Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 12:59

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