Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:24
I did not go back to my home.
Worked for a marketing agency
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“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 looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Searched for my roll number.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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…
I vividly remember that evening.
And..
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Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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).
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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
It is almost impossible.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
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 alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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