Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:42
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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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I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
Found an empty bench..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
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Your credentials do not matter!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
Keep your ego aside.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“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.”
Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -