Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:31
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
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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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
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 looked around me
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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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…
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
And..
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
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).
All achievers in their own way.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And entered the park.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)