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

Last Updated: 26.06.2025 03:55

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

“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.”

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…

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Anyway!

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

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

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

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

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I looked around me

Searched for my roll number.

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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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.”

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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

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

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Your credentials do not matter!

I vividly remember that evening.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Dropped them

All the best!

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

And..

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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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

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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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

It is almost impossible.

And, I had not made it.

“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).”

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Keep your ego aside.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

And entered the park.

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

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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I did not go back to my home.

I was constantly staring into the ground

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.