Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:01
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
What is so great about Jiraiya?
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.
Found an empty bench..
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
.
I looked around me
Why did my bipolar girlfriend split up with me?
I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
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Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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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“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All achievers in their own way.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Dropped them
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, I had not made it.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
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Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.