Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:33
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And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
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Cleared multiple of them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
The batch sizes were huge!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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.”
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
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 did not go back to my home.
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
“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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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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.”
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!