Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 10:04
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Searched for my roll number.
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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.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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…
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
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).
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
“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).”
Dropped them
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then