Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:19
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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.
Anyway!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I looked around me
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“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).”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All the best!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The batch sizes were huge!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Searched for my roll number.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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…
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I did not go back to my home.
And..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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.
And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
And, I had not made it.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Dropped them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Your credentials do not matter!