Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 02:19
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
“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.”
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Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
“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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It is almost impossible.
I did not go back to my home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Worked for a marketing agency
I looked around me
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).