Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 04:26

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