Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:15
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Anyway!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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).
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
What thing happened to you as a child that you haven’t let go of to this day?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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…
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Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
And, I had not made it.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I looked around me
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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!
But, then it hit me hard.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.