Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:03
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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cleared multiple of them
And entered the park.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
And..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Found an empty bench..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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).”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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…
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.
“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.
It is almost impossible.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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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?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All the best!
Worked for a marketing agency
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.