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 a cook’s daughter with no coaching to a mother writing mains 17 days postpartum — meet seven UPSC toppers whose stories go far beyond their ranks.
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