Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 23:59
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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).”
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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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).
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
How do you fight the push and pull (manipulation) tactic if you want to win him?
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
“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.”
“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.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
All the best!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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But, then it hit me hard.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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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?”
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It is almost impossible.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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Cleared multiple of them
Keep your ego aside.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
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…
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And entered the park.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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.
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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The batch sizes were huge!
And..
Searched for my roll number.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I vividly remember that evening.
I did not go back to my home.
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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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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