Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 04:46
“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.”
All the best!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I looked around me
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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.
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Keep your ego aside.
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And..
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
How can a hacker damage me, realistically?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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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I did not go back to my home.
I vividly remember that evening.
“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.”
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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…
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All achievers in their own way.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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).”
Found an empty bench..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Worked for a marketing agency
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
But, then it hit me hard.
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).
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Anyway!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.