Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 04:31

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