Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 10:26
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Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Keep your ego aside.
Worked for a marketing agency
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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).”
All achievers in their own way.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
And..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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 batch sizes were huge!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I vividly remember that evening.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.