Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 04:13
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, I had not made it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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).
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
Found an empty bench..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Why did my ex move on so fast, we have only been broken up for 2 weeks?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Keep your ego aside.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And..
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All the best!
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.”
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.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!