Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:59
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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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 lacked a mentor when I needed one.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
But, then it hit me hard.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I was constantly staring into the ground
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Searched for my roll number.
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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…
Your credentials do not matter!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“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).”
All achievers in their own way.
Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
And entered the park.
Anyway!
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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.”
Dropped them
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
The batch sizes were huge!
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“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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 vividly remember that evening.
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I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And..
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams