Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:46
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.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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).”
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All the best!
And, I had not made it.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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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…
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
“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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Your credentials do not matter!
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Dropped them
Keep your ego aside.
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
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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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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).
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.