Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 05:25
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
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Why cant I stop thinking about counsellor between sessions?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
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All achievers in their own way.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
And..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”
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…
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All the best!