Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 15:29
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
Cleared multiple of them
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
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I looked around me
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Searched for my roll number.
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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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
Found an empty bench..
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And, I had not made it.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I did not go back to my home.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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).
I was constantly staring into the ground
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And entered the park.
Dropped them