Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 00:18
Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
All achievers in their own way.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
“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).”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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.”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Searched for my roll number.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.”
And..
Your credentials do not matter!
The batch sizes were huge!
And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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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 constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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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…
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Keep your ego aside.
But, then it hit me hard.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Dropped them
Worked for a marketing agency
I was alone in Delhi back then
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Anyway!
Found an empty bench..
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And entered the park.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..