Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:12
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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).”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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And..
And, I had not made it.
The batch sizes were huge!
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I did not go back to my home.
Anyway!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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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).
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
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.
It is almost impossible.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was constantly staring into the ground
Searched for my roll number.
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Cleared multiple of them
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.