Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 04:51
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
And..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
Searched for my roll number.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Keep your ego aside.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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, 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.”
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.