Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:32
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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 cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Dropped them
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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I looked around me
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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, I had not made it.
“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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And..
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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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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It is almost impossible.
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Anyway!
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And entered the park.
Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“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.”
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.