Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:28
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
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I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
What is the worst name in Tolkien’s legendarium (meaning and look)?
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
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Dropped them
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Maxime amet sequi odit placeat molestiae.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
How do I become mentally strong?
But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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).”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Anyway!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And..
Searched for my roll number.
All achievers in their own way.
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Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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…
Found an empty bench..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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).
I looked around me
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