Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:28
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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Dropped them
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.
Your credentials do not matter!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
All the best!
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“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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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Found an empty bench..
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I did not go back to my home.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Anyway!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
But, then it hit me hard.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I vividly remember that evening.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The batch sizes were huge!
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
And..
It is almost impossible.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.