Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:11

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