Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 02:47
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
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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.
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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 vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Dropped them
And entered the park.
All the best!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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).
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
“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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.