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

Last Updated: 25.06.2025 13:17

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

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“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.”

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

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

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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…

Found an empty bench..

Your credentials do not matter!

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I did not go back to my home.

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

“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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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

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.

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

And..

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

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

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

“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 looked around me

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

“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.”

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

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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.

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

And entered the park.

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

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All achievers in their own way.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Cleared multiple of them

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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).

Searched for my roll number.

All the best!

I was constantly staring into the ground

And, I had not made it.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

Keep your ego aside.

But, then it hit me hard.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

Anyway!

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

It is almost impossible.

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Dropped them

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

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.

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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