Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 00:55
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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But, then it hit me hard.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not go back to my home.
Keep your ego aside.
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“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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Dropped them
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
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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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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The batch sizes were huge!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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…
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 achievers in their own way.
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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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Your credentials do not matter!
I looked around me
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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..
Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.