Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:10
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
Dropped them
“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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Keep your ego aside.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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