Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 01:56
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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Searched for my roll number.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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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In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
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2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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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…
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
And entered the park.
“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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
“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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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.
Keep your ego aside.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Why would my husband cheat on me with an ugly fat woman?
And, I had not made it.
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A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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Cleared multiple of them
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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All the best!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I vividly remember that evening.
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.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Anyway!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Found an empty bench..
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I looked around me
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
“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, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
It is almost impossible.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.