Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 05:48
Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route 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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
All the best!
Keep your ego aside.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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“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.”
It is almost impossible.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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The batch sizes were huge!
“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)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And entered the park.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Found an empty bench..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
I looked around me
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them
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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).
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground