Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:10
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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).
I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It is almost impossible.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Found an empty bench..
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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?”
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The batch sizes were huge!
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Keep your ego aside.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Worked for a marketing agency
And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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).”
Dropped them
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…
I did not go back to my home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
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Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cleared multiple of them
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.