Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:17
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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Keep your ego aside.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Dropped them
Searched for my roll number.
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…
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
But, then it hit me hard.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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Cleared multiple of them
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, 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.”
What is one thing which you cannot stop however hard you try?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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 was constantly staring into the ground
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And entered the park.
Anyway!
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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).”
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
It is almost impossible.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not go back to my home.
I looked around me
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”