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

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 11:56

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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.

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I was alone in Delhi back then

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

But, then it hit me hard.

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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).”

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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Searched for my roll number.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

I looked around me

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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

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

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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 vividly remember that evening.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

All achievers in their own way.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.

All the best!

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Anyway!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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Found an empty bench..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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.

Your credentials do not matter!

“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.”

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

And entered the park.

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

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I was constantly staring into the ground

And..

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

I did not go back to my home.

It is almost impossible.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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).

Dropped them

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.

“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.”

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.