Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 02.07.2025 01:37

Your credentials do not matter!
Found an empty bench..
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
What parts of the Bible, if any, are inappropriate to read to children? Why?
There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.
“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 vividly remember that evening.
Blue Origin performs 12th crewed New Shepard suborbital flight - SpaceNews
“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.”
Dropped them
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
While you sleep, these bugs throw a party on your face - East Idaho News
Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
Costco's New Food Court Item Has Customers Divided: 'It's Offensive' - Delish
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Million-Dollar Project Aims to Expose Bad Medical Research - Gizmodo
“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).”
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).
It is almost impossible.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
.
And..
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.
Anyway!
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Why Sonics expansion talk could heat up this summer - The Seattle Times
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I did not go back to my home.
Scientists think they found two key bacteria that cause multiple sclerosis - Earth.com
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
'AI Godfather' Warns Superintelligent Machines Could Kill Off Humans With Biowarfare - Decrypt
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…
Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
The batch sizes were huge!
What are James Potter's flaws?
A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
I looked around me
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
All achievers in their own way.
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.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I was constantly staring into the ground
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
All the best!
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
And, I had not made it.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
I was alone in Delhi back then
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
Keep your ego aside.
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
But, then it hit me hard.
And entered the park.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
Worked for a marketing agency
And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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.
Cleared multiple of them
.
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.