Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 10:25
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).”
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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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
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Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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It is almost impossible.
I did not go back to my home.
.
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Anyway!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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 alone in Delhi back then
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
What are the ten cars that make me no longer feel inferior?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Is it ok to be spanked by your parents if you are not in bed in your set bedtime?
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And..
All achievers in their own way.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cleared multiple of them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Found an empty bench..
.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All the best!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I looked around me