Kanishk Kataria To Ishita Kishore, Aspirants Who Topped UPSC In The Last Five Years – News18

Qualifying for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination is a dream for thousands of students, and those who achieve outstanding success serve as a major inspiration. The success stories of these students are a testament to the power of hard work and determination. Here is a list of UPSC aspirants who, in the last five years, not only qualified for the examination but also secured top positions, showcasing that with dedication, anything is possible. Their achievements stand as a source of motivation for aspirants tirelessly preparing for the challenging UPSC examination.

Kanishk Kataria

In 2018, IAS Kanishk Kataria achieved the top position in the UPSC examination on his first attempt, securing an all-India rank of 1 with a total of 1121 marks and a percentage of 55.5. His impressive performance included 942 marks in the mains exam and 179 in the interview.

Pradeep Singh

The following year, Pradeep Singh topped the UPSC examination in 2019, scoring 52.9%, and a total of 1072 marks. Singh excelled with 914 marks in the mains exam and 158 in the interview. Notably, in 2018, he had already become an IRS by securing a rank of 260 in the UPSC examination.

Shubham Kumar:

Shubham Kumar from Bihar achieved success in his third attempt, securing a total of 1072 marks in the mains and interview rounds. Despite starting his preparation during the final year of his BTech, Kumar showcased determination in reaching his goal.

Shruti Sharma:

Uttar Pradesh’s Shruti Sharma emerged victorious in the UPSC 2021 examination, obtaining a total of 1105 marks in the mains and interview rounds. Sharma’s preparation journey involved attending the Jamia Millia Islamia Residential Coaching Academy.

Ishita Kishore:

Ishita Kishore, in her third attempt in 2021, secured qualification for the UPSC examination with a total of 1094 marks in the mains and interview. After two years of employment at Ernst and Young following her graduation, Kishore left her job to dedicate herself to UPSC exam preparation.