Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 28.06.2025 04:46
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Why Mets are positioned to fare better than Yankees in latest Dodgers series - New York Post
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was alone in Delhi back then
And..
And entered the park.
Searched for my roll number.
I looked around me
Do conservative white women like black men?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Keep your ego aside.
When a narcissist mad at their new supply, do they take it out on the old supply?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Worked for a marketing agency
I did not go back to my home.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
.
Julio Rodríguez addresses robbery at his home - MLB.com
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Does Rosemary aroma really improve memory? Here’s what research says - Times of India
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!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Cleared multiple of them
If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
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.
Found an empty bench..
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I was constantly staring into the ground
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“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.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, I had not made it.
“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.”
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I vividly remember that evening.
All the best!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
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).
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
All achievers in their own way.
Your credentials do not matter!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
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).”
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…
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
It is almost impossible.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Dropped them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.