Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 02:48
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”
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Searched for my roll number.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Anyway!
I vividly remember that evening.
I looked around me
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And, I had not made it.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Keep your ego aside.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Dropped them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.
“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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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.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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It is almost impossible.
But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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).
All achievers in their own way.