Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:55

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

The batch sizes were huge!

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

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“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).”

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

And, I had not made it.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over 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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It lasted approximately 10 months.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

I was alone in Delhi back then

“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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

I did not go back to my home.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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And entered the park.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

It is almost impossible.

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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…

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

But, then it hit me hard.

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“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).

And..

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

Searched for my roll number.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

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I vividly remember that evening.

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.

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 looked around me

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

Cleared multiple of them

Dropped them

Anyway!

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

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.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Found an empty bench..

Your credentials do not matter!

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Keep your ego aside.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.