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