Saxena (Psychology) and Faesal (Public Ad) both chose subjects that were not their graduation majors. BDS to Psychology is a leap. This proves that passion and strategy matter more than academic background.
Kiran Kaushal, an IAS officer of the Chhattisgarh cadre, achieved the top spot in her third attempt. Her success was particularly notable as she balanced her preparation while being married and working. Originally from Haryana. upsc topper 2008