Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 05:16
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
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.
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The batch sizes were huge!
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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I looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And..
I did not go back to my home.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Found an empty bench..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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…
Your credentials do not matter!
Anyway!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
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Cleared multiple of them