Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:26
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
Why am I so unproductive when it's a holiday the next day?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
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 vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Your credentials do not matter!
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.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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“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).”
Dropped them
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
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It is almost impossible.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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…
And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.