Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 13:45
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
And..
“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.”
Anyway!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Cleared multiple of them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
All the best!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not go back to my home.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
And, I had not made it.
.
It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Searched for my roll number.
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And entered the park.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
“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).”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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…
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
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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.
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams