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

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 09:23

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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I did not go back to my home.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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Found an empty bench..

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

And entered the park.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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, I had not made it.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

“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).”

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back 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?”

Keep your ego aside.

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

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

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

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).

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

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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.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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…

All achievers in their own way.

I was alone in Delhi back then

Cleared multiple of them

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The batch sizes were huge!

Anyway!

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Dropped them

“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.”

All the best!

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

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

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 looked around me

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

“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.”

It is almost impossible.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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