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

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:57

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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

Dropped them

Cleared multiple of them

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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).

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

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

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

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…

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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And entered the park.

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

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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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).”

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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I looked around me

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

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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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.”

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

All the best!

Searched for my roll number.

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The batch sizes were huge!

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

And, I had not made it.

It is almost impossible.

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

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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I vividly remember that evening.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

And..

Anyway!

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.

I did not go back to my home.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

Your credentials do not matter!

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.

Found an empty bench..

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.