Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 07:07
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Worked for a marketing agency
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, I had not made it.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
“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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I looked around me
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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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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It is almost impossible.
Dropped them
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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The batch sizes were huge!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Anyway!
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Keep your ego aside.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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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?”
And entered the park.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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Cleared multiple of them
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
All achievers in their own way.
Found an empty bench..
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not go back to my home.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“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).”
But, then it hit me hard.
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.”
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.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)