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

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:46

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

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

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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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.”

Dropped them

Anyway!

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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…

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

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And entered the park.

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

All achievers in their own way.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

Found an empty bench..

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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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.

I vividly remember that evening.

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I looked around me

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

And..

“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).”

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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

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

Searched for my roll number.

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“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.”

I was constantly staring into the ground

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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

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.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Keep your ego aside.

It is almost impossible.

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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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I was alone in Delhi back then

Your credentials do not matter!

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

But, then it hit me hard.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

All the best!

I did not go back to my 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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

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

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

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