Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 24.06.2025 00:18
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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).”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I looked around me
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not go back to my home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It is almost impossible.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
All the best!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Dropped them