Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 15:31
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
And, I had not made it.
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I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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…
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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But, then it hit me hard.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
“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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And entered the park.
Found an empty bench..
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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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The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Anyway!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.