Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:00
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All achievers in their own way.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, I had not made it.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Worked for a marketing agency
Keep your ego aside.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Found an empty bench..
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cleared multiple of them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
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Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
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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 vividly remember that evening.
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I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
Dropped them
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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 entered the park.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.