Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 04:15
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And entered the park.
“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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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Keep your ego aside.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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).
“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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
All achievers in their own way.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And, I had not made it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Dropped them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
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“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.