Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:19
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And entered the park.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
“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 struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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But, then it hit me hard.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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Worked for a marketing agency
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
How do I study with focus and concentration and avoid distractions and procrastination?
Cleared multiple of them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
All achievers in their own way.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All the best!
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
And..
Anyway!
And, I had not made it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Dropped them
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…
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”