Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 06:53
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Dropped them
But, then it hit me hard.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cleared multiple of them
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And..
I looked around me
I did not go back to my home.
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Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
Searched for my roll number.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
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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.
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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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Your credentials do not matter!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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…
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I was alone in Delhi back then
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Found an empty bench..
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All achievers in their own way.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.