Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 03:26
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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).”
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
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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.”
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And..
All achievers in their own way.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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 the best!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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…
Found an empty bench..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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?”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.