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

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:24

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

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

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

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

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

Found an empty bench..

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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The batch sizes were huge!

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Keep your ego aside.

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.

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

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

And..

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

And, I had not made it.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

It is almost impossible.

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

I looked around me

But, then it hit me hard.

Anyway!

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

All the best!

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not go back to my home.

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.

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).

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

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

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…

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

Cleared multiple of them

It lasted approximately 10 months.

And entered the park.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

“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).”

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

“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.”

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

Dropped them

I was constantly staring into the ground