Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 03:40

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