Gamini Singla Rank-3| UPSC Civil Services 2021-22: IAS Topper

ABOUT GAMINI SINGLA :

Hailing from Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, Gamini Singla graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) from Punjab Engineering College in Chandigarh, graduating in 2019.
With a keen aspiration for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Gamini aims to contribute to the nation's progress and the well-being of its citizens.
Her selection in the esteemed IAS Exam brings her great joy, reinforcing her belief that with dedication and perseverance, women can accomplish remarkable feats.
She got selected into IAS in her second attempt, however she was not able to clear even prelims in her first attempt

Category	Details
Name	GAMINI SINGLA
Age	25
Rank	3
Attempt	2
Optional	SOCIOLOGY
Family Background	FATHER , MOTHER and SIBLING
Hometown	HIMACHAL PRADESH ( UPBRINGING PUNJAB)
School	MOUNT CARAMEL
College & Stream	COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING FROM PUNJAB ENGINEERING COLLEGE
Selected as	IAS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND :

Gamini concluded her schooling up to Class X in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab.
For her higher education, she attended Mount Carmel School.
In 2019, Gamini earned her BTech in Computer Science Engineering from Punjab Engineering College Chandigarh.
Despite receiving a job offer as a Finance Analyst from JP Morgan, she declined it in pursuit of her UPSC aspirations.
Immediately after graduation, she embarked on her exam preparation, selecting Sociology as her optional subject.
While she didn't pass the Prelims in her initial attempt, Gamini emerged as an IAS Topper in her second try.

FAMILY BACKGROUND :

Gamini Singla originates from Anandpur Sahib.
Her parents, Dr. Alok Singla and Dr. Neerja Singla, both serve as medical officers in Himachal Pradesh, and her brother is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur.
Gamini attributes her achievement in the examination to her family.
She expresses gratitude for their moral and emotional support in pursuing her dream of becoming an IAS officer.
Gamini says her father helped her in her studies as he understood what was exactly important for prelims and mains, which helped her save her time.

STRUGGLES AND CHALLENGES :

In 2019, immediately following her graduation, Gamini embarked on her UPSC exam preparation journey.
While predominantly relying on self-study, she also sought guidance from a coaching institute in Patiala.
Her aspiration to become an IAS Officer, nurtured since childhood, fueled her determination even after facing initial disappointment in her first attempt.
Starting from 2020, she intensified her self-directed studies at home.
Through unwavering effort, she realised her ambition in her second attempt, earning an impressive total of 1045 marks and securing the distinguished third position among UPSC toppers.

GAMINI'S PREPARATION STRATEGY :

Utilizing NCERT textbooks from grades 6 to 12 proved instrumental in clarifying concepts and establishing a sturdy foundation.
Staying updated with newspapers and current affairs magazines proved crucial for all stages of the exam, including Prelims, Mains, and the Interview.
Following an initial setback in her first attempt, Gamini crafted a personalised study timetable and devised a unique strategy for herself. She maintained a consistent study routine of 9-10 hours daily.
For Prelims, she dedicated herself to solving a substantial number of mock tests to gain ample practice before the actual exams.
She delved into previous years' UPSC prelims question papers to gain insight into the type of questions typically asked in the examination.
In her Mains preparation, her primary focus was on honing her answer writing skills. She selected Sociology as her optional subject.
To supplement her understanding of various topics not covered in standard books, she utilised online resources.
Additionally, she struck a balance in her preparation by temporarily distancing herself from social media during her exam preparation period.

On being asked how she feels about her success at the examination, she said- I am really happy. It is like a dream come true. I have opted for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and would like to work for the development of the country and the welfare of people

GAMINI SINGLA UPSC 2021-22 Rank-3

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