Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 06:51

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