Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 09:14
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Verizon announces wild new offer to win back angry customers - TheStreet
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
There’s a simple solution to the Shemar Stewart impasse with the Bengals - NBC Sports
I was constantly staring into the ground
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
Have you ever had a bad gut feeling about someone and it was right?
Searched for my roll number.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
How do you find out who your handler is as a targeted individual?
I did not go back to my home.
Found an empty bench..
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
The Ozempic era is forcing wellness retreats for the elite to change - The Washington Post
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Anyway!
And entered the park.
Planetarium’s discovery about outer solar system shocks astronomers - South China Morning Post
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Dropped them
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
2025 NBA Finals MVP Rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton and More - Bleacher Report
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
.
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.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
The batch sizes were huge!
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Cleared multiple of them
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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…
“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.”
All achievers in their own way.
.
“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).”
Keep your ego aside.
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.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
And..
I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Worked for a marketing agency
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And, I had not made it.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
All the best!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
But, then it hit me hard.
I looked around me
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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.