Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 01:18
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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Anyway!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Worked for a marketing agency
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not go back to my home.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
It is almost impossible.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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).”
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
I looked around me
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Dropped them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Keep your ego aside.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)