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

Last Updated: 25.06.2025 10:02

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

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I did not go back to my home.

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

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

But, then it hit me hard.

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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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

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

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

Found an empty bench..

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

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…

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

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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?”

Dropped them

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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Searched for my roll number.

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

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

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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Your credentials do not matter!

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

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

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

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

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Anyway!

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

I was alone in Delhi back then

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

The batch sizes were huge!

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

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

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

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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Cleared multiple of them

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

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

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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.

And..

And entered the park.

It is almost impossible.

“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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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

All the best!

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

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

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.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

I was constantly staring into the ground

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

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

“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).”

Keep your ego aside.

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

I looked around me

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

All achievers in their own way.

And, I had not made it.

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