Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 03:24
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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Dropped them
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Cleared multiple of them
I did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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Your credentials do not matter!
All achievers in their own way.
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Keep your ego aside.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, I had not made it.
I vividly remember that evening.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
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).
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
“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.”
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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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 move for the next 30 minutes..
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…
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The batch sizes were huge!
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
But, then it hit me hard.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“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).”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And entered the park.
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was alone in Delhi back then
All the best!
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I looked around me
Found an empty bench..
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Worked for a marketing agency
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
It is almost impossible.
Searched for my roll number.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
And..
Anyway!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.