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Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 27.06.2025 02:45

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Your credentials do not matter!

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I vividly remember that evening.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

But, then it hit me hard.

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).

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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Found an empty bench..

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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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Anyway!

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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.

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…

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

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And, I had not made it.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

“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.”

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Keep your ego aside.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

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.

And..

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

The batch sizes were huge!

I did not go back to my home.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

Dropped them

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

I looked around me

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

“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.”

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

It is almost impossible.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

I was alone in Delhi back then

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And entered the park.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

“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).”

Searched for my roll number.

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

Cleared multiple of them