Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 06:21
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
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.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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…
Searched for my roll number.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
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“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I did not go back to my home.
Worked for a marketing agency
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been 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 -
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
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).
And entered the park.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Dropped them