Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 09:22
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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And, I had not made it.
Cleared multiple of them
And..
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All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Searched for my roll number.
.
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I did not go back to my home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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).”
The batch sizes were huge!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Keep your ego aside.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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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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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I vividly remember that evening.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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).