Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:24
“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).”
I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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…
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.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Worked for a marketing agency
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
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And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams