Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:24
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
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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).
All the best!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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But, then it hit me hard.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.”
Found an empty bench..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not go back to my home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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.
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…
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Anyway!
And, I had not made it.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And..
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”