Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 01:01

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