Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 10:43
I did not go back to my home.
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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It is almost impossible.
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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).”
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
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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).
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.
Cleared multiple of them
Searched for my roll number.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Anyway!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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And entered the park.
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…
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
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.”
“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.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.