Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 12:25
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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And, I had not made it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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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I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Anyway!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Cleared multiple of them
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Found an empty bench..
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, 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.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Worked for a marketing agency
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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I vividly remember that evening.
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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).
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
It is almost impossible.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
All achievers in their own way.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not go back to my home.
But, then it hit me hard.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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“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).”
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
And..
And entered the park.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Searched for my roll number.
All the best!
Your credentials do not matter!
Keep your ego aside.
The batch sizes were huge!
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)