Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 19:16
I was alone in Delhi back then
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
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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.
And entered the park.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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Anyway!
Your credentials do not matter!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And..
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
Found an empty bench..
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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…
Keep your ego aside.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
The batch sizes were huge!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
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All achievers in their own way.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Dropped them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
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?
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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).”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Cleared multiple of them
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.