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