Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:22
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And entered the park.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And..
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But, then it hit me hard.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
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 did not go back to my home.
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And, I had not made it.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Keep your ego aside.
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.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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, 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 vividly remember that evening.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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