Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 02:18
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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Anyway!
“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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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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 vividly remember that evening.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All achievers in their own way.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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It is almost impossible.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And entered the park.
Cleared multiple of them
And..
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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The batch sizes were huge!
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I did not go back to my home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, I had not made it.
Your credentials do not matter!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
“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).”
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.