Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 00:13
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Cleared multiple of them
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After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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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?”
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
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I was constantly staring into the ground
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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The batch sizes were huge!
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Keep your ego aside.
“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).”
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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And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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 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.”
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And entered the park.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I did not go back to my home.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Why do I want to give up on men?
It is almost impossible.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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.”
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And, I had not made it.
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…
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was alone in Delhi back then
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Your credentials do not matter!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I vividly remember that evening.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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