Ever since childhood, the vision was clear—I wanted to be an IAS officer. I aspired to create a tangible impact, to serve my country and its people. In my mind's eye, I had imagined it countless times: me, sitting behind a desk, making important decisions that shaped lives. Reality, however, proved to be a…
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UPSC & Heartbreak: My Journey on the Road Less Traveled
For as long as I can remember, becoming an IAS officer was my dream—a calling, even. The idea of creating meaningful change, of leaving a legacy, had always been alluring. But then, life threw me a curveball that I hadn't seen coming. In the middle of my intense UPSC preparation, I experienced a breakup.…
Read MoreRising from the Ashes: My UPSC Journey Amidst Betrayal
Ever since my early years, the UPSC had been more than an exam to me—it was my dream, my mission, my destiny. The thought of contributing to society through public service always filled me with a sense of purpose. I’d imagined the long study hours, and the grueling exams, but what I hadn’t accounted for…
Read MoreUPSC to Startup: Embracing the Detour in My Journey
Hello, my name is Vikram, and for the longest time, I was seen as a UPSC aspirant, a future bureaucrat in the making. It was more of a family legacy than my own choice. My father, my uncle, even my elder sister—they had all ventured down this path. There was a certain prestige to it,…
Read MoreFrom Heartbreak to Focus: My UPSC Odyssey Amidst Betrayal
Hello, I'm Ravi. Ever since I learned about the UPSC examinations, I knew it was the path I wanted to walk down. The allure of becoming a catalyst for societal change was something that gripped me at my core. So, I found myself in Mukherjee Nagar, a place synonymous with UPSC preparation, to pursue my…
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