Meet woman who cracked UPSC exam in 1st attempt at 21 with self-study, got AIR 13, but didn’t become IAS officer due to…

Some people become successful and famous at a very young age due to their unwavering determination, passion and willpower. One such inspiring UPSC success story is of IFS Vidushi Singh who cracked UPSC on her first attempt at the age of 21. 

Born and raised in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Vidushi’s familial lineage is linked to Ayodhya. After graduating from the reputed Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, in 2021 with BA Honors (Economics), she started her UPSC preparations. She did not take any coaching instead did self-study while studying in college.

During her graduation, she developed the foundation by reading NCERTs and other basic books. She then cracked UPSC in her first attempt with AIR 13 at the age of just 21. She took economics as an optional subject.

However, she selected IFS instead of IAS, despite having a top rank. She said in an interview that it was her grandparents’ dream to become a government officer in the Indian Foreign Service. 

While revealing her strategy, she said that to achieve success in the UPSC exam, she had given many test series and mock tests. Self-study is the main key; she did not take any external help from coaching classes.