Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 15:21
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.
“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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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).”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
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And, I had not made it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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…
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 was constantly staring into the ground
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The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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And entered the park.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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.”
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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 looked around me
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Dropped them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
All the best!
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).
Found an empty bench..