Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:36
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Anyway!
“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, I had not made it.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It is almost impossible.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
“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.”
Dropped them
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Found an empty bench..
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.