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

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 02:02

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

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

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

“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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And, I had not made it.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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I vividly remember that evening.

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“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.”

The batch sizes were huge!

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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I looked around me

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

“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.”

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

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And entered the park.

Searched for my roll number.

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

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Found an empty bench..

I did not go back to my home.

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

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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).

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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Worked for a marketing agency

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I was alone in Delhi back then

It is almost impossible.

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

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

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.

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.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I was constantly staring into the ground

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.

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

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

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

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Anyway!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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

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

All the best!

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…

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

Dropped them

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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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

And..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.