Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:38
Keep your ego aside.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Dropped them
All achievers in their own way.
And..
All the best!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
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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…
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.