Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 30.06.2025 07:33

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

Your credentials do not matter!

And entered the park.

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Cleared multiple of 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.”

It is almost impossible.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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I was alone in Delhi back then

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

Worked for a marketing agency

But, then it hit me hard.

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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…

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 -

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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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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

All the best!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

And..

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

“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).”

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

And, I had not made it.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Dropped them

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.

Anyway!

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

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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The batch sizes were huge!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I was constantly staring into the ground

I looked around me

Found an empty bench..

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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Searched for my roll number.

I did not go back to my home.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

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, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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.

“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.”

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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

I vividly remember that evening.

Keep your ego aside.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.