Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 05:31
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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).
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
And entered the park.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Keep your ego aside.
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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.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
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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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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
All the best!
Dropped them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
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.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It is almost impossible.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”