Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 04:47
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was alone in Delhi back then
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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, 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.”
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Searched for my roll number.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I looked around me
All the best!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Anyway!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
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
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..