Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 05:22
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I vividly remember that evening.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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It is almost impossible.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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).”
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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?”
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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The batch sizes were huge!
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.
And, I had not made it.
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Searched for my roll number.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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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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Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
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…
Dropped them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
All the best!
And entered the park.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And..
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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).
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.