Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 11:36
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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).
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I looked around me
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And entered the park.
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Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
The batch sizes were huge!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Worked for a marketing agency
All achievers in their own way.
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
And, I had not made it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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 alone in Delhi back then
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.