Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 03:04
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This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
But, then it hit me hard.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Why do people procrastinate and how can they stop?
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Found an empty bench..
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Anyway!
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Dropped them
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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).”
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling 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.”
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I vividly remember that evening.
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It is almost impossible.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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I looked around me
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Cleared multiple of them
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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.”
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Searched for my roll number.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Your credentials do not matter!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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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…
All the best!
And entered the park.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Worked for a marketing agency
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.