Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 22.06.2025 03:58
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.
It is almost impossible.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And entered the park.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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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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).
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
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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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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Dropped them
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I did not go back to my home.
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.
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And, I had not made it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Your credentials do not matter!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
But, then it hit me hard.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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 was constantly staring into the ground
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Searched for my roll number.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Anyway!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!