Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:55
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
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And..
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
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Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
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…
Do you think Andrew Tate and Nigel Farage are part of a "similar phenomenon"?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
How can I handle my distrust and jealousy for my partner?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
Worked for a marketing agency
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
“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.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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All the best!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I vividly remember that evening.