Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:26
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Searched for my roll number.
“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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Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
“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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The batch sizes were huge!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for 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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
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!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And entered the park.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.