Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:54
The batch sizes were huge!
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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?”
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And..
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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.”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
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I vividly remember that evening.
Worked for a marketing agency
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I gave him everything. He said he loved me. Why?
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Anyway!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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 ..
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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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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, 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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Found an empty bench..