Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 11:31
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
And..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cleared multiple of them
But, then it hit me hard.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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).
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Anyway!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I vividly remember that evening.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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.
Searched for my roll number.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And, I had not made it.
Dropped them
And entered the park.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
All the best!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.