Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:53
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I did not go back to my home.
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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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
It is almost impossible.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
Your credentials do not matter!
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
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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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Searched for my roll number.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Dropped them
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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…
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And entered the park.
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
“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).”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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).
Cleared multiple of them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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.