Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:28
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
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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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
But, then it hit me hard.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).”
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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, 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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Anyway!
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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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
It is almost impossible.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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