Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 06:00
Cleared multiple of them
I was constantly staring into the ground
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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.”
All the best!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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And, I had not made it.
I did not go back to my home.
Searched for my roll number.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
But, then it hit me hard.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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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.
Anyway!
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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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Your credentials do not matter!
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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).”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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And entered the park.
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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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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…
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
The batch sizes were huge!
I looked around me
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
I vividly remember that evening.
Dropped them
It is almost impossible.
“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.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.