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IAS Ananya Singh: Success mantra of a 22-year-old UPSC topper

An inspiring journey

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IAS Officer Ananya Singh

India's youngest female IAS officer, Ananya Singh, shows that determination and hard work can help you achieve any goal.

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Early Life

Ananya Singh was born in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, into a middle-class family. From an early age, she was recognized for her academic excellence and talent.

Topper

Ananya Singh, a topper at St Mary’s Convent School, scored 96% in 10th and 98.25% in 12th, becoming the district topper.

Ananya Singh: Graduation from Shri Ram College

Ananya Singh earned an honours degree in Economics from Delhi's prestigious Shri Ram College of Commerce and began UPSC preparation during college.

UPSC Preparation Strategy

Ananya started UPSC preparation in her final year, initially studying 7-8 hours daily, then adopting a 6-hour routine for both Prelims and Mains.

UPSC

After just one year of preparation, Ananya Singh cleared the UPSC exam in her first attempt, securing 51st rank at the age of 22.

Ananya Singh's UPSC Marks

Ananya Singh's UPSC result surprised everyone. She scored 825 in Mains, 187 in the interview, totaling 1012, becoming an IAS.

IAS Ananya Singh

Ananya Singh, currently posted in West Bengal, has 45.5k Instagram followers. She shares UPSC preparation tips, inspiring students.

Dedication

Ananya Singh believes consistent hard work, the right strategy, and discipline are essential for cracking any tough exam.

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