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

Last Updated: 29.06.2025 03:35

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.

I was constantly staring into the ground

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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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.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

And entered the park.

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

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

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But, then it hit me hard.

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

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

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Cleared multiple of them

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It is almost impossible.

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

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

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I vividly remember that evening.

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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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…

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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

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Found an empty bench..

I looked around me

Your credentials do not matter!

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Dropped them

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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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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?”

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

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

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

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

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

I did not go back to my home.

All the best!

Searched for my roll number.

Worked for a marketing agency

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

And..

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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

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

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

And, I had not made it.

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

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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

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

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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).

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Anyway!

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

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