Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:14
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Found an empty bench..
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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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Why am I sweating so much when I try to do anything?
Searched for my roll number.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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All the best!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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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…
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 did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -