Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 03:29
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
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Dropped them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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.”
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Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All achievers in their own way.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
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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.
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.