Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 01:55
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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?”
Keep your ego aside.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
“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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If there is an abandoned house with no owner, can I live in it?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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).
I looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All achievers in their own way.
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