Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 11:23
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I did not go back to my home.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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, 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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Found an empty bench..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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And entered the park.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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 vividly remember that evening.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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“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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
But, then it hit me hard.
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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).”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It is almost impossible.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cleared multiple of them
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Anyway!
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
And..