Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?

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.

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

Humans Have Smoked Meat For Almost 2 Million Years, Study Suggests - ScienceAlert

Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.

And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.

Found an empty bench..

Sean Combs’ ex describes relationship marked by ‘manipulation’: ‘I couldn’t say no’ - NPR

I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.

I looked around me

Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!

NZ nutritional biochemist takes her supplement breakthrough to the market - Stuff

I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.

But, then it hit me hard.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

Long-term study ties midlife vascular health to later dementia risk - Medical Xpress

The batch sizes were huge!

“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

GOP megabill could undermine US energy production, Republicans warn - Politico

In case you are wondering, how did my story end?

It is almost impossible.

The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.

401(k) Stats Suggest Americans Still Confident - Newser

So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.

I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

The Big Bang myth Our origins will always elude us - UnHerd

Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

.

If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.

Apple is on defense at WWDC 2025 - The Verge

All the best!

Your credentials do not matter!

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

Review | In its third season, ‘The Gilded Age’ is as staid and sudsy as ever - The Washington Post

Worked for a marketing agency

If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

Knicks' Decision to Fire Tom Thibodeau Was Brewing For 'Months' - Sports Illustrated

And..

“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”

This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.

NCAA approves multiple major rule changes in men's college basketball - On3.com

And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.

Keep your ego aside.

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

“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, 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.”

Searched for my roll number.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.

I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.

I was alone in Delhi back then

“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).”

In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.

I did not go back to my home.

Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.

And entered the park.

Dropped them

I vividly remember that evening.

And, I had not made it.

Cleared multiple of them

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.

This exam has its own way of humbling you.

After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..

I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

There is no mathematical formula where you know that if the inputs are controlled, you can achieve X outcome.

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).

All achievers in their own way.

I was constantly staring into the ground

Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!

Anyway!

2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)

.

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.

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)

I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.

And, now working as a digital marketing freelancer for international clients.

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 had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.

2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.