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