Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 04:10
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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, 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.”
Dropped them
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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.”
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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 did not go back to my home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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All the best!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
Searched for my roll number.
But, then it hit me hard.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Cleared multiple of them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And entered the park.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.