Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 07:26
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Why cant a narcissist admit when they are wrong?
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
All the best!
“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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
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.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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!
And, I had not made it.
How do you fight the push and pull (manipulation) tactic if you want to win him?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cleared multiple of them
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But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All achievers in their own way.
And..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.