Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 05:02

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