Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 01.07.2025 01:39
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
And entered the park.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
June 1 — and dramatically reduced buyout — arrives for Bill Belichick - NBC Sports
Worked for a marketing agency
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
Winners, losers from NASCAR Cup weekend at Michigan International Speedway - NBC Sports
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Cleared multiple of them
How do I build muscle easily with isometrics?
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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.
It is almost impossible.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Dolphins place Terron Armstead on reserve-retired list - NBC Sports
Searched for my roll number.
“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.”
Your credentials do not matter!
What it is like to have sex with a relative woman?
All achievers in their own way.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
Anyway!
Top Federal Reserve official promises major overhaul of US bank regulation - Financial Times
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I did not go back to my home.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Found an empty bench..
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
What are some very specific groups of people you just cannot stand?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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 joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
What are the best recruiting tools available besides Linkedin and job boards?
It lasted approximately 10 months.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
The batch sizes were huge!
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 event habitat spawns and bonuses - Polygon
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.
.
Major U.S. health insurers say they will streamline controversial process for approving care - CNBC
I was alone in Delhi back then
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
Shiba Inu risks 18% drop, but whales keep buying – What do they know? - AMBCrypto
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
And, I had not made it.
BTS’ Jungkook and Jimin Discharged from Korean Military After RM and V - Rolling Stone
.
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…
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
All the best!
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
“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.”
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.
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
Keep your ego aside.
“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).”
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
I was constantly staring into the ground
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
I vividly remember that evening.
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..
Dropped them