Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:17
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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I looked around me
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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
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Cleared multiple of them
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 write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Found an empty bench..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
And..
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.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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