Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:15
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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my 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.
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
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Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
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And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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