Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:56
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
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And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
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.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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…
Your credentials do not matter!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
.
I vividly remember that evening.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
Anyway!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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).
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
.
All achievers in their own way.
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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 was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”