Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 12:15
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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).”
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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All achievers in their own way.
And..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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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I did not go back to my home.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
It is almost impossible.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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Anyway!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Dropped them
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
Keep your ego aside.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
But, then it hit me hard.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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