Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 03:44
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The batch sizes were huge!
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
But, then it hit me hard.
I vividly remember that evening.
Worked for a marketing agency
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Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
Searched for my roll number.
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All the best!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Why do I sweat so much after shower?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Your credentials do not matter!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I did not go back to my home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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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).
“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).”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“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.”
Cleared multiple of them
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Dropped them
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And..
And entered the park.
Anyway!
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Keep your ego aside.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I looked around 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.
Found an empty bench..
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.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.