Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:37
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not go back to my home.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All achievers in their own way.
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Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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, 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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
But, then it hit me hard.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Searched for my roll number.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
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It is almost impossible.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Anyway!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Keep your ego aside.
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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.
Cleared multiple of them
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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…
And entered the park.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Dropped them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
All the best!
And, I had not made it.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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 vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.