Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 06:09
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
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Anyway!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
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And, I had not made it.
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…
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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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).
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
The batch sizes were huge!
I did not go back to my home.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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).”
Keep your ego aside.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Dropped them
“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I vividly remember that evening.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
But, then it hit me hard.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.