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

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 00:37

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

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

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

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

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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).

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I did not go back to my home.

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All achievers in their own way.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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Found an empty bench..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

And entered the park.

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

“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).”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Searched for my roll number.

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I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

And..

All the best!

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

But, then it hit me hard.

Keep your ego aside.

“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.”

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.

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

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

It is almost impossible.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

Dropped them

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Anyway!

I looked around me