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

Last Updated: 23.06.2025 05:14

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

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

“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.

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

I looked around me

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Keep your ego aside.

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But, then it hit me hard.

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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…

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 crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

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I did not go back to my home.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

It is almost impossible.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

And..

“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).”

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

“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.”

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

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

Your credentials do not matter!

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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

Found an empty bench..

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

And entered the park.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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Dropped them

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).

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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.

All achievers in their own way.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.