Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:36
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It is almost impossible.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
How can you maintain self-control?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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?”
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
And..
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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
All achievers in their own way.
And entered the park.
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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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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 exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Cleared multiple of them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
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).
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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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.
All the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.