Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 06:51
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
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).
I did not go back to my home.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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All the best!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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.”
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
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Anyway!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, I had not made it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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