Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 07:14
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cleared multiple of them
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
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.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Dropped them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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).
I vividly remember that evening.
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Anyway!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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, 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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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?”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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…
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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All achievers in their own way.
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I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
All the best!
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