Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:27
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Keep your ego aside.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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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Your credentials do not matter!
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
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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).”
And, I had not made it.
I looked around me
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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).
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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Found an empty bench..
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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…
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cleared multiple of them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
And entered the park.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”