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

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 02:25

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

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

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

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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Found an empty bench..

“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).”

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

“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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Searched for my roll number.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

And, I had not made it.

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

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Keep your ego aside.

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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.

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

I was alone in Delhi back then

Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

Dropped them

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

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

It is almost impossible.

I did not go back to my home.

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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…

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

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

I vividly remember that evening.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

And..

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.

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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.”

And entered the park.

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

But, then it hit me hard.

Anyway!

“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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I looked around me

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

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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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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