Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:04
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And entered the park.
And..
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 go back to my home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
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 vividly remember that evening.
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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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…
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.”
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Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cleared multiple of them
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
The batch sizes were huge!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!