Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 05:46
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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
And entered the park.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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All achievers in their own way.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cleared multiple of them
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.”
Anyway!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And..
I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
Worked for a marketing agency
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.