Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 04:47

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