Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 17:42
It is almost impossible.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Why did my ex-narcissist move so fast with his new supply marriage engagement moving in, etc.?
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…
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Searched for my roll number.
How do online business networking groups compare to in-person ones?
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
All the best!
All achievers in their own way.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
All flights grounded at Newark Airport due to staffing issues - FOX 5 New York
And entered the park.
But, then it hit me hard.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Why prostate cancer screenings matter — what Utah men should know - KSL News
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
The Apple AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 Drop to the Lowest Prices of the Year for Father's Day - IGN
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.
Keep your ego aside.
“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.”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Found an empty bench..
Dropped them
New questions emerge from the new charges in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case - NBC News
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Cleared multiple of them
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Canadian Robot Finds a Weight Beneath the Ocean Equivalent to 250 Million Elephants - Jason Deegan
“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 was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Swap Out The Dated Eucalyptus Decor Trend For This More Modern Option - House Digest
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I vividly remember that evening.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
The batch sizes were huge!
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Your credentials do not matter!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, I had not made it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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).
.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Worked for a marketing agency
.
And..
I did not go back to my home.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Anyway!
“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).”