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

Last Updated: 25.06.2025 00:37

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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).

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

It is almost impossible.

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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Cleared multiple of them

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.

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

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

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

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I did not go back to my home.

Anyway!

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

“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.”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

And entered the park.

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

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And, I had not made it.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

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…

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I looked around me

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

And..

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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 -

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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

Searched for my roll number.

The batch sizes were huge!

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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Keep your ego aside.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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.

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

Found an empty bench..

Your credentials do not matter!

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

I vividly remember that evening.

“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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for 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.”

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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

All the best!