Success Story: With A Never Give-Up Attitude, IAS Priyanka Goel Cracked UPSC In 6th Attempt | Education and Career News
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IAS Priyanka Goel scored 292 marks in her optional subject ‘Public Administration,’ which is among the top scores, and 193 marks in the interview.
IAS Priyanka Goel studied B.Com from Keshav Mahavidyalaya, Delhi University. (Instagram/priyanka_goell)
Every year in India, lakhs of candidates register for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, but only a few manage to clear it. Many candidates abandon their efforts after a couple of failures, but some demonstrate remarkable perseverance despite recurring disappointments. Priyanka Goel, a resident of Delhi, is a shining example of such determination.
Goel encountered failure five consecutive times but refused to surrender. Her relentless effort and unwavering dedication bore fruit when she secured the 369th rank in the civil services examination on her sixth and final attempt, earning the title of IAS officer. Her journey serves as a source of inspiration for millions of young individuals who find themselves discouraged by setbacks.
Growing up in Delhi, Goel pursued a B.Com degree from Keshav Mahavidyalaya, Delhi University. Her ambition to prepare for UPSC began during her college years, leading her to commence her preparation immediately after graduation. Nonetheless, her path was fraught with challenges; she did not succeed in her first five attempts and often wrestled with self-doubt. She failed to pass the prelims in her initial attempt due to insufficient understanding of the syllabus.
In her second attempt, she fell short of the cut-off by merely 0.7 marks. Her third attempt resulted in failure at the Mains exam, whereas she grappled with the CSAT in her fourth attempt. During her fifth attempt, a personal crisis arose when her mother’s health deteriorated due to COVID, yet she could not clear the prelims.
Despite these obstacles, she remained steadfast in her pursuit, demonstrating that perseverance and diligent effort are eventually rewarded. Goel’s marks underscore her commitment. She achieved 292 marks in her optional subject ‘Public Administration,’ one of the highest scores, and 193 marks in the interview. With an overall score of 965 marks, she attained an All India rank of 369 and became an IAS officer.
Goel has also garnered considerable attention on social media, motivating the youth with her narrative. She has over 223K followers on Instagram, where she shares insights into her preparation struggles, aspects of her personal and professional life, and motivational posts about the complexities of UPSC. Her popularity among young people continues to rise due to these posts.
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