Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 01:53
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
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And, I had not made it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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Your credentials do not matter!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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“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.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
All achievers in their own way.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.