Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 17:07
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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…
And, I had not made it.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear 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).”
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
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.
I vividly remember that evening.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Anyway!
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And..
It is almost impossible.