Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 11:42
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Your credentials do not matter!
Was Adam white or black (African)?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
“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).”
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And..
Why does my mother care about my sister more than me?
All the best!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
What items do restaurant customers commonly try to steal?
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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“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.”
Found an empty bench..
But, then it hit me hard.
Is it possible for buyers to negotiate after an inspection if the appraisal is lower than expected?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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…
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Why do humans sweat while stressed?
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I vividly remember that evening.
Anyway!
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 did not go back to my home.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Worked for a marketing agency
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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I was constantly staring into the ground
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Dropped them
And entered the park.
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I was alone in Delhi back then
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I looked around me
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Keep your ego aside.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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.
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
“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.”
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).
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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!
Searched for my roll number.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
And, I had not made it.