Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:53
Your credentials do not matter!
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And..
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Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
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Found an empty bench..
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.
“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).”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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…
Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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).
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!