Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 10:10
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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Found an empty bench..
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, 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.”
How do I explain to my husband that my 19-year-old son has accidentally gotten me pregnant?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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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?”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Your credentials do not matter!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Searched for my roll number.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not go back to my home.
It is almost impossible.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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).”
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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.
Dropped them
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Keep your ego aside.
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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
I vividly remember that evening.
All achievers in their own way.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
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