Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 09:30
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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).
Found an empty bench..
Why do diabetic people sweat so much?
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Why didn't people like the Game of Thrones ending?
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
.
Do people really have sex with animals?
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Will Miami’s latest effort at “culture change” work? - NBC Sports
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I was alone in Delhi back then
NASA Is Planning to Build a Massive Telescope on the Moon’s Dark Side - The Daily Galaxy
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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…
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Why are your TikTok videos getting low views?
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
US valley fever cases may be 18 times higher than reported - CIDRAP
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
And, I had not made it.
And..
The batch sizes were huge!
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).”
.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
iFixit says the Switch 2 is even harder to repair than the original - The Verge
“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 parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
But, then it hit me hard.
Worked for a marketing agency
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
All the best!
Bikini-clad Brooke Shields celebrates milestone birthday on beach vacation: ‘This is 60!’ - Page Six
I looked around me
Keep your ego aside.
All achievers in their own way.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
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.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
Dropped them
I did not go back to my home.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
Anyway!
I was constantly staring into the ground
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
Your credentials do not matter!
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.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
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.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“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.”
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Searched for my roll number.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.