Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:09
And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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How do I become mentally strong?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
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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.
“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?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
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).
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
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Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All achievers in their own way.