Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 02:50

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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And entered the park.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

“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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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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And, I had not made it.

Searched for my roll number.

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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

And..

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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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.

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…

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

All the best!

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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

“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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But, then it hit me hard.

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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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“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.”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Cleared multiple of them

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Anyway!

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

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Your credentials do not matter!

It is almost impossible.

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

I was constantly staring into the ground

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

I vividly remember that evening.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

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Keep your ego aside.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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Dropped them

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

The batch sizes were huge!

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

All achievers in their own way.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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.

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Found an empty bench..