Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:12
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
Dropped them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
All achievers in their own way.
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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I was alone in Delhi back then
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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.”
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).
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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…
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not go back to my home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams