Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:18
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
All the best!
“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
Why do I sometimes hear full conversations when I am alone?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Anyway!
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.
Why do some of those who believe in a god refuse to consider the possibility they could be wrong?
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!