Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:08
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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)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I vividly remember that evening.
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
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All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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).
“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).”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All achievers in their own way.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
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But, then it hit me hard.
Dropped them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, I had not made it.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Cleared multiple of them
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
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Your credentials do not matter!
“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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.