Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 05:13
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.
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.
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.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I looked around me
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, I had not made it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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Anyway!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.
And..
Searched for my roll number.
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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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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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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I did not go back to my home.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Dropped them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
It is almost impossible.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
All the best!
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was alone in Delhi back then
I vividly remember that evening.
The batch sizes were huge!
“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).”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Found an empty bench..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Your credentials do not matter!
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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Cleared multiple of them