Srushti Deshmukh achieved a remarkable feat by topping the 2018 UPSC/IAS exam, securing an All India Rank of 5 on April 5th, 2019. This impressive accomplishment came during her very first attempt.

Wiki/Biography

Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, a 23-year-old UPSC topper, hails from Kasturba Nagar in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She consistently excelled academically. Her schooling was at Carmel Convent School, BHEL, Bhopal, where she achieved a remarkable 93.4% in her 12th-grade exams. Following this, she pursued a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering at Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal (2014-2018).

Family, Caste & Boyfriend

Srushti’s father, Jayant Deshmukh, is an engineer employed by a private firm. Her mother, Sunita Deshmukh, is an elementary school teacher. She also has a younger brother.

Facts

Srushti’s dedication was unwavering. She planned to attempt the UPSC exam only once. Success on her first try solidified her resolve.

Her interests extend beyond academics. She practices yoga regularly and enjoys learning about its various aspects.

Her ambition to become an IAS officer has been a lifelong dream, nurtured since childhood.

Despite her background in Chemical Engineering, she strategically chose Sociology as her optional subject for the UPSC 2018 exam. This demonstrates her adaptability and strategic thinking.

Throughout school and college, Srushti actively participated in extracurricular activities. She also holds an NCC A certificate, showcasing her commitment to both academic and co-curricular excellence. To fully concentrate on her civil service preparation, she wisely chose to limit her social media usage.

Notably, she successfully prepared for the civil services exam without any external coaching, relying instead on readily available online resources.

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