Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:13
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I vividly remember that evening.
Searched for my roll number.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And..
I was constantly staring into the ground
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
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Cleared multiple of them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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).
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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 looked around me
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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.
And entered the park.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
Dropped them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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The batch sizes were huge!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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…