Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:58
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
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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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And entered the park.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It is almost impossible.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
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All achievers in their own way.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
And..
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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…
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.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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 was alone in Delhi back then
But, then it hit me hard.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Keep your ego aside.