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

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

A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.

I lacked a mentor when I needed one.

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

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.

Will India develop an AI model like Deepseek R1 and OpenAI? How will the Indian government promote it?

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

Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.

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

How can you tell if someone or someone's is trying to recruit or at least test you for a secret organization?

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

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

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

What makes you different?

It is almost impossible.

A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.

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

How can I help my cat adjust to sleeping in its own room after allowing it to sleep with us as a kitten?

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

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

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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.

Your credentials do not matter!

I did not go back to my home.

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This exam has its own way of humbling you.

Worked for a marketing agency

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…

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Found an empty bench..

Dropped them

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

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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).

And..

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

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And, I had not made it.

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All the best!

“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).”

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.

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

I vividly remember that evening.

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

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

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

Keep your ego aside.

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I was constantly staring into the ground

It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.

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.

Why is the trade war between the United States and the rest of the world keeping on escalating, with US goods facing brutal boycotts from the global economy? Isn’t this horrific for US companies whose earnings and stocks are already collapsing?

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

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

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

Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.

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

Cleared multiple of them

I looked around me

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

It lasted approximately 10 months.

I did not move for the next 30 minutes..

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

Anyway!

“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.”

Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams

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.

I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.

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

The batch sizes were huge!

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

But, then it hit me hard.

Searched for my roll number.

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

I said, “Yes! I believe so.”

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

And entered the park.

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

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

And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.

All achievers in their own way.