Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:14
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I vividly remember that evening.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
I looked around me
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, 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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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But, then it hit me hard.
.
I did not go back to my home.
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Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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…
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
All achievers in their own way.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
It is almost impossible.