Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 05:16

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