Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:21
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Dropped them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Searched for my roll number.
I looked around 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.”
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
.
Keep your ego aside.
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
Worked for a marketing agency
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?