Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 06:25

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