Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 04:47
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
I was constantly staring into the ground
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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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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.
Cleared multiple of them
And..
“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.”
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I vividly remember that evening.
Keep your ego aside.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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).
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It is almost impossible.
Worked for a marketing agency
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And entered the park.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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…
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”