Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:18
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).
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And..
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
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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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Keep your ego aside.
All the best!
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I looked around me
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The batch sizes were huge!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
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It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them