Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:13
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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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All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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…
The batch sizes were huge!
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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Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And, I had not made it.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
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.
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.