Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:05
Found an empty bench..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Anyway!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Worked for a marketing agency
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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.”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
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I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Searched for my roll number.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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…
All the best!
What have I done wrong? How can I start over?
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Hic perferendis in et impedit quo.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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 an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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 entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
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.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.