Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 06:07
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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).
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”
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Dropped them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?
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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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 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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
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, 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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.