Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 08:11
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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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.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
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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.
“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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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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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).
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And entered the park.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
Cleared multiple of them
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I looked around me
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
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“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.”
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.