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

Last Updated: 03.07.2025 01:45

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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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).”

“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.”

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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Found an empty bench..

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

All the best!

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

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

“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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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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

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

And..

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

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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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And entered the park.

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

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

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It is almost impossible.

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.

All achievers in their own way.

“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 sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Dropped them

Keep your ego aside.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

I looked around me

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Your credentials do not matter!

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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

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 ..

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

And, I had not made it.

Anyway!

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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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

Cleared multiple of them

The batch sizes were huge!

I was alone in Delhi back then

I did not go back to my home.

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

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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).

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

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

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