Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:27
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All the best!
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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.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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?”
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Just sitting at home with this huge cock. Who can take care of it for me?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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…
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Found an empty bench..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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