Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 14:19
Keep your ego aside.
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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.
“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.”
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The batch sizes were huge!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Cleared multiple of them
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Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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?”
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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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…
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
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And, I had not made it.
But, then it hit me hard.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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).”
And entered the park.
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
“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.”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I looked around me
Your credentials do not matter!
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
All the best!
I was alone in Delhi back then
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
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 did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
Found an empty bench..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.