Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:15
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
“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).”
.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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).
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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.
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
Cleared multiple of them
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I did not go back to my home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
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It is almost impossible.
.
And entered the park.
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And, I had not made it.
“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.”
And..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
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…
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me