Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 05:21
And entered the park.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
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I looked around me
Worked for a marketing agency
Keep your ego aside.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And..
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The batch sizes were huge!
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).
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.
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Searched for my roll number.
It is almost impossible.
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.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Cleared multiple of them
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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)
Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All the best!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..