Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 23.06.2025 05:20
But, then it hit me hard.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
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).
Older Americans are happiest living in these 5 US states, study says — is yours one of them? - Yahoo
I vividly remember that evening.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
Searched for my roll number.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
How the Indiana Pacers Spun Style Into Substance - The Ringer
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Keep your ego aside.
I looked around me
Why do some men want to have anal sex with women?
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Insulin Isn't Just Made by The Pancreas. Here's Another Location Few Know About. - ScienceAlert
And entered the park.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Bikini-clad Brooke Shields celebrates milestone birthday on beach vacation: ‘This is 60!’ - Page Six
Anyway!
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Despite practicing at CB and WR, Bo Melton won’t compare himself to Travis Hunter - NBC Sports
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Your credentials do not matter!
“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).”
Cleared multiple of them
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The batch sizes were huge!
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Why do Christians think voting for Trump is any better than voting for Kamala Harris?
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It lasted approximately 10 months.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If Sharks Don't Have Lungs Then What Are Their Nostrils Doing? - IFLScience
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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.
Russia bombards Ukraine with 479 drones overnight, Ukrainian air force says - ABC News
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
All the best!
“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.”
Memorial Tournament 2025: Third-round tee times, pairings at Muirfield Village - Yahoo Sports
Dropped them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, I had not made it.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
It is almost impossible.
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…
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
.
Found an empty bench..
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
I was constantly staring into the ground
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.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And..
.
All achievers in their own way.
Worked for a marketing agency
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
“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.”
I did not go back to my home.