Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 02:15
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
Who is the most trusted person in your life, and do they have the same trust on you?
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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All achievers in their own way.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Worked for a marketing agency
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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?”
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
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…
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
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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I looked around me
Dropped them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.