Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:18
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Worked for a marketing agency
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.
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And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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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I vividly remember that evening.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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 looked around me
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
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).
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.