Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:49
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I did not go back to my home.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
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Your credentials do not matter!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
I've never read the book. What did Dorian Grey do that was so immoral and sinful?
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And entered the park.
Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All achievers in their own way.
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…
I said, “Yes! I believe 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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
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.
And, I had not made it.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
“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).”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
And..
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.