Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:16
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, I had not made it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not go back to my home.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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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Dropped them
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Keep your ego aside.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
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And..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
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Anyway!
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I vividly remember that evening.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The batch sizes were huge!
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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…
All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
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.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.