Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 07:52
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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And, I had not made it.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Worked for a marketing agency
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I did not go back to my home.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
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).
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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.
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And entered the park.
The batch sizes were huge!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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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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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Cleared multiple of them
I looked around me
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Keep your ego aside.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
Your credentials do not matter!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!