Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:39
Your credentials do not matter!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
Searched for my roll number.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
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And entered the park.
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.
It is almost impossible.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And, I had not made it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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).”
I vividly remember that evening.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!