Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 03:09
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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Cleared multiple of them
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“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).”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, I had not made 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.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It is almost impossible.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
And..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Found an empty bench..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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).
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 was constantly staring into the ground
I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Searched for my roll number.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Your credentials do not matter!
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.