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

Last Updated: 26.06.2025 04:38

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

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

I looked around me

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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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

But, then it hit me hard.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

“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.”

Keep your ego aside.

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And entered the park.

All the best!

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

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

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All achievers in their own way.

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I did not go back to my home.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

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Anyway!

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

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

Why is it after eating almonds when I’m occupied, I don’t feel mild itch, but as soon as I have nothing to do, I feel mildly itchy?

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

And, I had not made it.

Found an empty bench..

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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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 ..

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

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I was alone in Delhi back then

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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And..

I vividly remember that evening.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

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

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.

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

It is almost impossible.

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

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

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

The batch sizes were huge!

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

“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.”

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

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.

“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).”

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

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

Cleared multiple of them

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

Dropped them

Searched for my roll number.

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

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

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

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