Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:57
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Searched for my roll number.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I looked around me
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Cleared multiple of them
“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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
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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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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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How do I cope with the fact that I will never have a girlfriend?
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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…
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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).”
Dropped them
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I did not go back to my home.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
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.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been 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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
It is almost impossible.
I vividly remember that evening.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Found an empty bench..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
All achievers in their own way.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Keep your ego aside.