Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:05
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
Anyway!
Why do so many people like life?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
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500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
Dropped them
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“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
Can you explain the difference between an ego, soul, mind, and consciousness?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”