Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:53
Searched for my roll number.
And..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“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.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Worked for a marketing agency
But, then it hit me hard.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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“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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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…
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.
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).
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
All the best!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
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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“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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And entered the park.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Keep your ego aside.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Dropped them
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
It is almost impossible.
“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