Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:24
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Searched for my roll number.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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)
The batch sizes were huge!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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.”
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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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I looked around me
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
“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).”
Your credentials do not matter!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.