Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 06:59
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Searched for my roll number.
NYC summer stargazing seasons kicks off with triangle, meteor showers - Gothamist
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.
“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?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
I’ve tracked Amazon Prime Day for 11 years. Here are the 8 best early TV deals - CNN
I vividly remember that evening.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
Your credentials do not matter!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
“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.”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Prayers Pouring In After Fatal Car Accident Involving Ohio State Football Legend - Yahoo Sports
Dropped them
.
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.
Police take back statement dismissing hate crime in gay actor’s killing - The Washington Post
And entered the park.
.
The batch sizes were huge!
All the best!
I did not go back to my home.
And, I had not made it.
Vienna calling: Strauss's 'Blue Danube' waltzes into outer space - Phys.org
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 have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
SpaceX launches Starlink satellites to orbit on 70th Falcon 9 flight of the year (photos) - Space
“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 was alone in Delhi back then
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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.
But, then it hit me hard.
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.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I was constantly staring into the ground
All achievers in their own way.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cleared multiple of them
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I looked around me
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
Anyway!
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Keep your ego aside.
Worked for a marketing agency
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
“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).”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
Found an empty bench..
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
It is almost impossible.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
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.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!