Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 12:54
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
Searched for my roll number.
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.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
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I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Found an empty bench..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I vividly remember that evening.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
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…
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
All the best!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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).
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
The batch sizes were huge!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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“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.”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not go back to my home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”