Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 01:08
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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).
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
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And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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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Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
How do you deal with neighbors who are always telling you what to do?
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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?”
Keep your ego aside.
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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…
Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
And, I had not made it.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All achievers in their own way.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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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