Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 09:58
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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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.”
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Dropped them
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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And, I had not made it.
Keep your ego aside.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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“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).”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
The batch sizes were huge!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
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 did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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…
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”