Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 07:16
“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).”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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It is almost impossible.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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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).
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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.”
But, then it hit me hard.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
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I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
And..
Found an empty bench..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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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…
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, I had not made it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Anyway!
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Cleared multiple of them