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

Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:21

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Searched for my roll number.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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Your credentials do not matter!

Worked for a marketing agency

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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

Dropped them

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

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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

And entered the park.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

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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.”

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

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.

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

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

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

I was constantly staring into the ground

Keep your ego aside.

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

And, I had not made it.

Anyway!

I was alone in Delhi back then

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

I did not go back to my home.

I looked around me

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

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

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

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

It is almost impossible.

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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Cleared multiple of them

Found an empty bench..

All the best!

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

And..

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

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

All achievers in their own way.

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

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.

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

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, 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.”