Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 06:51
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And, I had not made it.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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).
I looked around me
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
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 lasted approximately 10 months.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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…
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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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I vividly remember that evening.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
“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.”
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.