Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 14:54

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