Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 05:52
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
And..
What is so great about Jiraiya?
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
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And, I had not made it.
.
“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).”
What's the difference between a zero shot, a few shot, and a chain of thought prompting?
The batch sizes were huge!
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
Anyway!
How do you cope when your mother doesn't love you?
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
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.
Found an empty bench..
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
“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.”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
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I vividly remember that evening.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I looked around me
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“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.”
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).
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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…
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Keep your ego aside.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
It is almost impossible.
Cleared multiple of them
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!
But, then it hit me hard.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
Searched for my roll number.
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
Your credentials do not matter!
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All the best!
All achievers in their own way.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
I was alone in Delhi back then
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I did not go back to my home.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
Dropped them
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.
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
.
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.
And entered the park.
Worked for a marketing agency
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.