Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 01:28
It is almost impossible.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
All the best!
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
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 looked around me
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I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
“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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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Keep your ego aside.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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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.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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Anyway!
“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).”
Searched for my roll number.
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I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
But, then it hit me hard.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Cleared multiple of them
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
The batch sizes were huge!
And..
Found an empty bench..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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 remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Dropped them
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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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And, I had not made it.
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And entered the park.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I did not go back to my home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.