Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 04:46
Keep your ego aside.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
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And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
My son is possessed, now he has psychosis. Can someone help me?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
Is it sinful for Christians to look at beautiful women?
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
Worked for a marketing agency
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
Why do men think I’m easy just by looking at me?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All achievers in their own way.