Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:03
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
.
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.
Witness testifies that Diddy dangled her over a balcony - BBC
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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).
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Study Links Gut Bacteria to MS Risk and Reveals Key Triggers - Neuroscience News
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And..
“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).”
Want to lower your cholesterol? Try a daily cup of this common bean - The Independent
Searched for my roll number.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Dropped them
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
“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.”
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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
What we learned from the 2025 Le Mans 24 Hours test day - The Race
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
My son flunked his road test because he was driving a Tesla, dad says - NJ.com
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I vividly remember that evening.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I was constantly staring into the ground
Jennifer Garner smooches boyfriend John Miller at charity event in rare PDA moment - Page Six
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
“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?”
500-Million-Year-Old Mystery Fossil Rewrites Early Animal Evolution - SciTechDaily
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Analysts revamp forecast for Nvidia-backed AI stock - TheStreet
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Why am I so triggered and depressed over a minor thing?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I did not go back to my home.
All the best!
What goes into writing a great movie script?
I looked around me
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Found an empty bench..
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, I had not made it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And entered the park.
It is almost impossible.
Keep your ego aside.
Cleared multiple of them
I was alone in Delhi back then
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Your credentials do not matter!
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The batch sizes were huge!
.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
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…
Worked for a marketing agency
Anyway!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.