Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 02:54

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