Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 12:43
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Anyway!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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And entered the park.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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But, then it hit me hard.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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Dropped them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
And..
Keep your ego aside.
Found an empty bench..
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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).
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
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 did not go back to my home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All the best!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..