Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 11:18
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
I looked around me
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All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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It is almost impossible.
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And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Cleared multiple of them
.
Searched for my roll number.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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 was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Found an empty bench..
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
“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).”
I did not go back to my 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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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 ..
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.”