Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:25
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Dropped them
.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
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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Keep your ego aside.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
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“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
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All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.