Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:53

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

And entered the park.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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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.”

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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Your credentials do not matter!

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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

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It lasted approximately 10 months.

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.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Searched for my roll number.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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Cleared multiple of them

All achievers in their own way.

Dropped them

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

I did not go back to my home.

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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.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

I vividly remember that evening.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

But, then it hit me hard.

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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All the best!

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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It is almost impossible.

Keep your ego aside.

I was alone in Delhi back then

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

And..

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

“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.”

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

Anyway!

I was constantly staring into the ground

And, I had not made it.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Found an empty bench..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I looked around me

“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).”

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.