Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:11
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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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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.
It is almost impossible.
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.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Dropped them
Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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 alone in Delhi back then
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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 entered the park.
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“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).”
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I did not go back to my home.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
The batch sizes were huge!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was constantly staring into the ground
I looked around me
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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 the best!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.