Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 09:15
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It is almost impossible.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“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.”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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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…
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Found an empty bench..
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, 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.”
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Keep your ego aside.
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Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
I vividly remember that evening.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Dropped them
And..
All the best!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Searched for my roll number.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)