Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 02:28

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