Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:26
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
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, I had not made it.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
All achievers in their own way.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
It is almost impossible.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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…
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I looked around me
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back 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).”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And..
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Worked for a marketing agency
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I vividly remember that evening.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.