Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:49
Anyway!
Dropped them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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“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.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
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…
I looked around me
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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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And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
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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I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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.
Why are Indians so influenced by the Western culture, when the Indian tradition has so much to give?
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.