Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:33
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”
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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It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
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What is that one moment in your life when you felt "I am awesome"?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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And..
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Searched for my roll number.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Found an empty bench..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
I looked around 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.
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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).
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Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.