Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 11:57
“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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Fugiat esse maiores mollitia a numquam nihil ab.
Keep your ego aside.
It is almost impossible.
“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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Your credentials do not matter!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
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.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
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And..
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Anyway!
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Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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And entered the park.
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…
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Found an empty bench..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
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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.
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.