Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 00:10

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