Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 07:33
Searched for my roll number.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
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It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
What's the difference between a zero shot, a few shot, and a chain of thought prompting?
I did not go back to my home.
And entered the park.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
Has your mother ever walked in on you at an inappropriate time?
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
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.
Keep your ego aside.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
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.
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There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
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.
Dropped them
Do any other guys like to eat cum of another man from their wife's pussy?
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I looked around me
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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).
Your credentials do not matter!
Worked for a marketing agency
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
And..
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
The batch sizes were huge!
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
“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 prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
Found an empty bench..
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Anyway!
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
I vividly remember that evening.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
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…
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?”
All the best!
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.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
“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.”
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
All achievers in their own way.
Cleared multiple of them
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
And, I had not made 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.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
It is almost impossible.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.