A doctor by profession, IAS officer Akshita Gupta cleared UPSC CSE in her first attempt. She shares some crucial revision tips for the mains that helped her ace the exam.
Born into poverty in a Maharashtra village, Bapusaheb Gaikwad delivered tiffins to support his family, left a job at L&T, and persevered through multiple failures before securing UPSC AIR 561.
Visually impaired Ravi Raj from Bihar’s Nawada district secured UPSC AIR 20 in 2025. With his mother, Vibha Sinha, reading study material aloud and his farmer father’s support, determination turned his dream into reality.
From the small town of Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, Anuj Agnihotri turned his MBBS journey into an extraordinary achievement. With 13 hours of self-study daily and no coaching, he secured All India Rank 1 in UPSC CSE 2025, proving dedication and discipline can defy all odds.
From watching an SDO work in Maoist-affected Jhargram to serving as an SDO in Domkal, Murshidabad, Subhankar Bala shares what shaped his self-study UPSC journey.
Aspirants navigating their final UPSC attempt share grounded preparation strategies, revision approaches, and real mental health coping tools alongside counselling psychologist Anita Mohan’s and an IPS officer’s expert guidance for students and families.
UPSC has released the Civil Services Exam 2026 notification — 933 posts, updated eligibility rules, exam dates, new verification measures and everything aspirants need before applying.
Master UPSC preparation with practical tips on syllabus focus, effective revision, mock tests, and optional papers to boost your score and exam confidence.
Balalatha Mallavarapu overcame polio and depression to crack UPSC and mentor thousands of aspirants. Her story is a beacon of resilience and guidance for UPSC aspirants everywhere.
