Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:17

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