Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:38
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not go back to my home.
Why do humans sweat while stressed?
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
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I looked around me
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)