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

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:44

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

I dreamt my mother had died and I cried so much in my dream. What does it mean?

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Dropped them

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

All the best!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Cleared multiple of them

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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).

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

And..

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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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And entered the park.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I did not go back to my home.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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).”

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Your credentials do not matter!

But, then it hit me hard.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

It is almost impossible.

“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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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.

“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.”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I looked around me

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Keep your ego aside.

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…

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Searched for my roll number.

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

Anyway!

And, I had not made it.

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

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.