Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 15:06
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And..
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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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…
All the best!
The batch sizes were huge!
All achievers in their own way.
I vividly remember that evening.
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?”
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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“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I looked around me
Searched for my roll number.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
“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 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.”
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And, I had not made it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
Worked for a marketing agency
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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.
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Keep your ego aside.