Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:34
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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..
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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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“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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“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.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The batch sizes were huge!
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Dropped them
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I looked around me
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And entered the park.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I vividly remember that evening.