Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 23:50
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Keep your ego aside.
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The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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).”
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“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, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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But, then it hit me hard.
And..
All the best!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And entered the park.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Searched for my roll number.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Anyway!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I looked around me
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
Your credentials do not matter!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All achievers in their own way.
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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).
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Dropped them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
I vividly remember that evening.
It is almost impossible.