Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 23:37
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
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I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.
I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“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, I had not made it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Anyway!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Why do I feel like something bad is going to happen to me?
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Dropped them
“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.”
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
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All achievers in their own way.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Found an empty bench..
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Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.