Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 01:30

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