Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 03:41
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
All the best!
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
What are the pros and cons of banning homosexuality?
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Dropped them
“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.”
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.
Can you write a short story with a twist ending?
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
And..
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
What are the best children's books by age 13?
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Quantum Vacuum Breakthrough: Oxford Physicists Make Light Emerge From “Nothing” - SciTechDaily
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…
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
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.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
But, then it hit me hard.
Scientists have discovered 'third state' between life and death - WKRC
And, I had not made it.
“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).”
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I looked around me
Ultra-thin lenses halve incident wavelength to make infrared light visible - Phys.org
All achievers in their own way.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
What have I done wrong? How can I start over?
And entered the park.
Your credentials do not matter!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Have your parents ever walked in on you?
Worked for a marketing agency
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
The batch sizes were huge!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
.
.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
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).
Searched for my roll number.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
It is almost impossible.
Anyway!
Keep your ego aside.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I vividly remember that evening.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Found an empty bench..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was constantly staring into the ground
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
Cleared multiple of them
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.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
“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 said, “Yes! I believe so.”