Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:58
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cleared multiple of them
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Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And entered the park.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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, 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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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).
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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Anyway!
“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.”
I looked around me
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
“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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
I was constantly staring into the ground
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”