Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 04:17

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