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

Last Updated: 28.06.2025 08:08

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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It is almost impossible.

I looked around me

“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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And..

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

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

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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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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I did not go back to my home.

Dropped them

Found an empty bench..

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.

Keep your ego aside.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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

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

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

Anyway!

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

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

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

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

I vividly remember that evening.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

“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).”

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

And entered the park.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

Searched for my roll number.

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

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

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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…

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

All the best!

“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.”

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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.

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

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