Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:03
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
I looked around me
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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).
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cleared multiple of them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
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Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
“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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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, 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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Dropped them
Anyway!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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 did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!