Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:05
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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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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).”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for 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.
All achievers in their own way.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
And..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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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It lasted approximately 10 months.