Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 06:26
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.”
And..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
“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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And, I had not made 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.
I looked around me
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And entered the park.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?