Self Study  

Ayodhya's Vidushi Singh secured 13th rank in UPSC on her first attempt without coaching, choosing IFS over IAS and IPS.

Gaurav Kaushal, a former civil servant, now dedicates himself to mentoring UPSC aspirants. Let's read about his inspiring transformation from an IIT dropout to a civil servant and, ultimately, to an inspiring teacher.

Chandrajyoti Singh's outstanding achievement in passing the UPSC exam on her first attempt highlights her dedication and self-study prowess, inspiring aspirants nationwide.
 

Smita Sabharwal is an inspiration for millions who are trying to crack the UPSC exam. Her 6-hour study routine and consistent hard work have made her India's first female IAS officer to be appointed at the Chief Minister's office. 

Srishti Dabas from Delhi achieved UPSC success on her first try, relying on self-study while balancing a job at RBI.

Discover Ananya Singh's inspiring journey from Prayagraj to becoming one of India's youngest IAS officers through dedication and self-study.

IPS Anshika Verma cracked the UPSC CSE examination on her second attempt without any coaching. She credits her parents for their support, which has helped her achieve her dreams. 

When starting with UPSC CSE preparation, it can be difficult to decide whether to join a coaching or not. If you are facing the same dilemma, take advice from IAS Srushti Deshmukh.

IFS officer Ramesh Bishnoi shared 7 dos and don'ts for the aspirants set to appear in the upcoming UPSC Prelims 2024. 

Rajasthan’s Purvi Nanda is a writer and an IRS officer. She embarked on her UPSC journey to realize her father’s dream. Remarkably, she cleared the exams in her first attempt solely through self-study, achieving the rank of an IRS officer.

After experiencing two setbacks, Pawan stopped taking coaching classes and turned to self-study. Two consecutive failures did not discourage him as he had faith in his dreams and dedication. When he found his name on the list of successful candidates for UPSC CSE 2023 exams, his happiness knew no bounds.

Kriti Raj originally hails from Jhansi district. After completing her BTech degree, she embarked on her UPSC journey. Following her success, Kriti Raj was appointed as the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) in Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh.

Simala Prasad is an IPS officer from Madhya Pradesh. Through sheer hard work and self-study, she cleared the examination in her first attempt.

IAS Ashna Chaudhary is a resident of Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh. She is often praised for her excellent sense of style and fashion choices. She pursued an honours degree in English from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi. IAS Ashna Chaudhary successfully cleared the UPSC exams in her third attempt.

Uttarakhand’s Madhav Bhardwaj was an employee at Microsoft. He was making lakhs and yet he aspired to achieve something greater. While doing his job, Madhav prepared for the UPSC exams and achieved his dream of becoming an IAS officer in his second attempt by securing 536^th All India Rank.