Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 10:26
It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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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.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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).
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Searched for my roll number.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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The batch sizes were huge!
I was constantly staring into the ground
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…
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Found an empty bench..
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not go back to my home.
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And entered the park.
Dropped them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.