Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 23:55
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
Worked for a marketing agency
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Cleared multiple of them
And..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
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.
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I did not go back to my home.
All achievers in their own way.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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, 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.”
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 ..
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dropped them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
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