Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:33

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

“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.”

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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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.

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).

And, I had not made it.

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Found an empty bench..

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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

I looked around me

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I was constantly staring into the ground

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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Anyway!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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.

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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

I did not go back to my home.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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All the best!

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

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Searched for my roll number.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

All achievers in their own way.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

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Cleared multiple of them

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

And entered the park.

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

But, then it hit me hard.

I vividly remember that evening.

And..

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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.”

I was alone in Delhi back then

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

Dropped them

The batch sizes were huge!

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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

“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).”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

It is almost impossible.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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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…

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