- By Ritesh Kumar
- Mon, 13 Nov 2023 05:49 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
UPSC success stories: UPSC, considered one of India's toughest exams, witnessed challenges for aspirants in the 2023 Civil Services Examination prelims. Out of the thousand candidates who cleared the prelims, only a select few will navigate through all three stages. A remarkable story is that of Aashna Chaudhary, who, after two unsuccessful attempts, secured All India Rank (AIR) 116 in her third try.
Aashna initiated her UPSC journey in 2019, graduating with honors in English Literature from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi. Despite her first attempt in 2020 and subsequent efforts falling short, she persisted. After failing to crack prelims by a slim margin in her second attempt, Aashna revamped her preparation strategy.
In 2022, her perseverance bore fruit as she triumphed in all stages of the UPSC exam, accumulating a commendable 992 marks. Simultaneously, she pursued a master's degree in International Relations from the South Asian University and actively contributed to an NGO dedicated to educating underprivileged children.
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Hailing from Pilkhuwa in the Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh, Aashna's father, Dr. Ajit Chaudhary, serves as a professor at a government university, and her mother is named Indu Singh. Aashna, with a social media presence, particularly on Instagram with 196 K followers. Her journey is an inspiration for aspirants navigating the challenging landscape of UPSC examinations.