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Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

Last Updated: 26.06.2025 05:22

Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

It is almost impossible.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

Dropped them

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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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…

The batch sizes were huge!

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

But, then it hit me hard.

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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

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Cleared multiple of them

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

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Anyway!

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

All achievers in their own way.

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

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I did not go back to my home.

“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).”

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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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

All the best!

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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

And entered the park.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

Keep your ego aside.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

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 vividly remember that evening.

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

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I looked around me

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

Your credentials do not matter!

I was constantly staring into the ground

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

“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.”

I was alone in Delhi back then

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

And..

Found an empty bench..

And, I had not made it.

“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.”

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

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.

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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).