Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:07
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
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.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I vividly remember that evening.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.
And..
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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).”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Found an empty bench..
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
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Keep your ego aside.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And entered the park.
All achievers in their own way.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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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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.
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Anyway!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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.