Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:47
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Keep your ego aside.
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All achievers in their own way.
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
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I was alone in Delhi back then
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was constantly staring into the ground
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).
“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).”
And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I vividly remember that evening.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Anyway!
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!