Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 09:03
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.
I did not go back to my home.
“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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Dropped 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).
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
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And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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Cleared multiple of them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Searched for my roll number.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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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).”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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 the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Keep your ego aside.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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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…
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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.”
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
But, then it hit me hard.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I vividly remember that evening.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was alone in Delhi back then
The batch sizes were huge!
And, I had not made it.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..