Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:28

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