Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:21
I did not go back to my home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It is almost impossible.
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Can you explain the difference between an ego, soul, mind, and consciousness?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Dropped them
I vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 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.
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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And entered the park.
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
But, then it hit me hard.
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
I was alone in Delhi back then