Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:07
And..
And, I had not made it.
“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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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All achievers in their own way.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Dropped them
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
I looked around me
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I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
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…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..