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

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 08:59

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

And entered the park.

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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Found an empty bench..

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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Dropped them

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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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.

Anyway!

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

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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).”

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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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).

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

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

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I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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“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.”

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.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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, 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.”

All the best!

Searched for my roll number.

Your credentials do not matter!

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…

And..

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I did not go back to my home.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

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Keep your ego aside.

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.