Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:37
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Cleared multiple of them
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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And..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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).
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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.
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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 vividly remember that evening.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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).”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The batch sizes were huge!
Dropped them
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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?”
I looked around me
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Found an empty bench..
Searched for my roll number.
Anyway!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.