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Lakhs of UPSC aspirants sit for India’s toughest exam every year with the hope of becoming an IAS or IPS officer. However, clearing the UPSC isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Only a few clear the Prelims and get through the Mains and later go for the interview process.
Imagine getting rejected for just 1 mark. Yes, you read that right! IAS Shruti Sharma’s hard work for the whole year went in vain after she missed her UPSC interview call by just 1 mark. However, this did not deter Shruti. Instead of breaking down, Shruti with the right attitude and mindset took it as a stepping stone for greater success.
With her hard work and determination, she went on to grab All India Rank (AIR)-1 in her next attempt. Her hard work finally paid off. The girl who had missed out on her interview call for just 1 mark went on to secure AIR-1.
This is the remarkable story of IAS Shruti Sharma, who hails from Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district. After finishing her schooling at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya in Delhi, Shruti Sharma attended college in Delhi University’s St Stephen’s College and then went to graduate from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
Her inner call for Civil Services made her join Jamia Millia Islamia Residential Coaching Academy. She prepared rigorously and her journey from a student to an IAS officer is an inspiration for many now.
Speaking about her preparation strategy, Shruti revealed that her focus remained on her own notes and practicing writing answers. She also gave priority to current affairs, extensively studying through general knowledge websites and newspapers.
For IAS aspirants, she recommended practicing to solve online test series and relying on notes from coaching.
