Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 00:16
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
And, I had not made it.
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
And..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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“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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was constantly staring into the ground
It is almost impossible.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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Found an empty bench..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
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And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
The batch sizes were huge!
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Worked for a marketing agency
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Your credentials do not matter!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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Anyway!
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Dropped them
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I looked around me
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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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?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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 was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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).”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was alone in Delhi back then
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
I did not go back to my home.
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.
All the best!
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.