Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:49
It is almost impossible.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And entered the park.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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 one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
Searched for my roll number.
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.
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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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).
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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 looked around me
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.