Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 03:06
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
In the TV show Supernatural, why is God portrayed as cruel?
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cleared multiple of them
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
What can I do to deal with disrespectful children?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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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.”
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
Found an empty bench..
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I did not go back to my 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.
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, I had not made it.