Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:32
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Your credentials do not matter!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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All the best!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Worked for a marketing agency
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
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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.
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.”
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 looked around me
Keep your ego aside.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.