Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:08
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Worked for a marketing agency
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
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Found an empty bench..
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cleared multiple of them
“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, I had not made it.
Anyway!
I looked around me
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
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All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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).”
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..
I did not go back to my home.