Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:03
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I vividly remember that evening.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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All the best!
It is almost impossible.
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.