Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 14:45
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
“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).”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
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Anyway!
It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
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…
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
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.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!