Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 17:50
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
People’s Pharmacy: Aspirin thinking has changed for cardiovascular risks - OregonLive.com
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Your credentials do not matter!
Prime Day is back July 8-11, with double the days and millions of deals - About Amazon
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Hims & Hers Stock Drops More Than 30% After Novo Nordisk Breakup - WSJ
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
But, then it hit me hard.
Why do women wear less clothes compared to men?
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And entered the park.
Physicists Propose Cheaper Alternative to Particle Colliders: Supermassive Black Holes - Gizmodo
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
All the best!
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
What did someone say to you that instantly made you realize their life was in danger?
It is almost impossible.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All achievers in their own way.
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.
Musk rails against Trump tax bill, calling it ‘a disgusting abomination’ - The Washington Post
Keep your ego aside.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I looked around me
The batch sizes were huge!
.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Searched for my roll number.
I did not go back to my home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And, I had not made it.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
Worked for a marketing agency
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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…
Dropped them
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).
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Found an empty bench..
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”