Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:43
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Your credentials do not matter!
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
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Dropped them
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).
The batch sizes were huge!
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“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).”
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cleared multiple of them
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
All the best!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All achievers in their own way.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I looked around me
And..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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It is almost impossible.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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.
I did not go back to my home.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And entered the park.
.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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…
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on 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.”
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Found an empty bench..
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“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.”
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.