Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 17:33
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”
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 did not go back to my home.
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And entered the park.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Dropped them
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.
“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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All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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.
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It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Why do I feel so lazy every time I get into my room?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
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 determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.