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

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 04:01

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

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

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

“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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

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

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

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The batch sizes were huge!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

Anyway!

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

Searched for my roll number.

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“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.”

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

.

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

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

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

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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

“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 was constantly staring into the ground

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I did not go back to my home.

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

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

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

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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Found an empty bench..

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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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 vividly remember that evening.

“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).”

Cleared multiple of them

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

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

And, I had not made it.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

I looked around me

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

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

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

It is almost impossible.

All the best!

Your credentials do not matter!

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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

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.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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Dropped them

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

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

And entered the park.

And..

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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.

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

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

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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.