Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:49
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
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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.
Keep your ego aside.
“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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Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“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.”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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…
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).
And entered the park.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Found an empty bench..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I vividly remember that evening.
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All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.