Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:04
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
And, I had not made it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
What one thing makes someone a very mature person?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
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And..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
How do I become an intelligent man?
Found an empty bench..
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).
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.
At what stage in your life did you realize, "No, I can't do this any more" and walk out? Why?
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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…
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.