Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:14
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!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
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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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I did not go back to my home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I looked around me
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
How do I get my body in shape?
The batch sizes were huge!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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All achievers in their own way.
Anyway!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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.
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”