Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:06

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Cleared multiple of them

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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Dropped them

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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I did not go back to my home.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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And entered the park.

“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.”

But, then it hit me hard.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

“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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back 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?”

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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…

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

I vividly remember that evening.

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The batch sizes were huge!

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).

“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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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

And..

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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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I looked around me

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

All the best!

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

Searched for my roll number.

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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

Anyway!

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.

And, I had not made it.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

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.

All achievers in their own way.

Your credentials do not matter!

It is almost impossible.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

I was constantly staring into the ground

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.