Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 18:41
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
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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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
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Cleared multiple of them
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Searched for my roll number.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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?
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Anyway!
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!