Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 01:51
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Dropped them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
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.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
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I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams