The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 results are out, and among the bright and determined candidates who made their mark, Kiruthika M from Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu stands tall with an All India Rank (AIR) of 769 in her very second attempt.
Kiruthika’s UPSC journey is more than a tale of academic excellence but a testament to resilience, discipline, and the determination to pursue dreams across boundaries and fields. Let us trace the inspiring tale of this woman of substance whose strength converted hope into success.
The UPSC Dream: From Construction Engineering to Public Administration
Even with a successful corporate and research life, Kiruthika decided to take the UPSC route, motivated by an inner urge to serve the nation and public administration.
Selecting Public Administration as her optional subject, she strategically mapped her professional experiences and academic interests onto the exam requirements. Her leadership positions and public-facing attitude naturally led her to public administration as a field and a profession.
Her Preparation Strategy: Discipline Over Intensity
Kiruthika’s UPSC preparation was characterized by systematic planning, discipline, and intelligent work:
- Developed a strong foundation in General Studies, applying her science and engineering background to analytical solutions.
- Prioritized answer writing practice, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and time management.
- Engaged with regular reading of current affairs, government reports, and original sources.
- Incorporated mock tests and ongoing revisions into her preparation process.
- Preserved preparation stress by engaging in strength training, journaling, and travel breaks.
- During Interview Guidance Programme at La Excellence she has quickly adapted to the value inputs given by our experts.
Her Journey with La Excellence:
She was part of ‘Interview Guidance Programme’ where top most faculty like Dr. Rambabu Sir, Venkat Mohan sir and serving civil servants guided her through DAF and enriched her preparation. Feedback and value addition sessions were conducted to help her. She finally scored 176 Marks in the UPSC Interview.
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Message to Future UPSC Aspirants:
Kiruthika’s incredible path once again reaffirms a powerful message for aspirants nationwide:
“Believe in yourself — your distinctive experiences are your strength. Consistency is more important than intensity. Small, disciplined efforts daily result in extraordinary results. And always opt for an optional subject that you are genuinely passionate about, not what the trends suggest.”
She feels that troubles are lessons, mistakes are detours, and determination is the ultimate key.
Final Thoughts: As Officer Kiruthika.M enters the halls of Indian administration, her tale is an icon of hope, courage, and aspiration for millions of young dreamers, particularly women, engineers, and professionals from non-traditional backgrounds who aspire to join civil services.
Her remarkable journey from a Construction Engineering student and corporate professional to a Civil Servant reiterates the fact that your point of origin never determines your destination.
In a country where dreams tend to soar against adversity, Kiruthika M’s story is a testament that with courage in your heart and discipline in your work, the sky isn’t the limit — it’s just the start.
We salute and wish her all the best as she begins this noble path of public service.
Congratulations, Officer Kiruthika M!
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