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

Last Updated: 22.06.2025 00:13

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Worked for a marketing agency

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

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I looked around me

Anyway!

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Dropped them

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

And..

Found an empty bench..

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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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…

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

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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“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.”

Keep your ego aside.

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

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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

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

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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It is almost impossible.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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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).”

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

I vividly remember that evening.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And, I had not made 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).

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

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

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I did not go back to my home.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

All the best!

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

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

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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And entered the park.

Searched for my roll number.

Cleared multiple of them

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.

Your credentials do not matter!