Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 17:46
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It is almost impossible.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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All the best!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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 vividly remember that evening.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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All achievers in their own way.
And..
“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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Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
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.”