Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 08:00
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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Keep your ego aside.
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).
I did not go back to my home.
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And..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
And entered the park.
Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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And, I had not made it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Dropped them
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear 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?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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.”
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
All the best!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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But, then it hit me hard.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The batch sizes were huge!
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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I vividly remember that evening.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Cleared multiple of them