Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 30.06.2025 00:00
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not go back to my home.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Your credentials do not matter!
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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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
The batch sizes were huge!
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I looked around me
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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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).
Anyway!
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
All the best!
It is almost impossible.
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And entered the park.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“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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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“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 hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
And..
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In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I vividly remember that evening.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
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But, then it hit me hard.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
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I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Dropped them