Shraddha primarily relied on self-study, supplementing her efforts by gathering study materials from the internet.
New Delhi: The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most prestigious competitive exams in India. Conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), it serves as a gateway to various civil services in India, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS), among others. The examination is considered to be one of the toughest exams in India. However, there are some individuals who have cleared the exam in one go.
Shraddha Gome’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, hard work, and unwavering determination to achieve one’s dreams. She has proven that one can excel in multiple fields with focus and dedication. Well, read the success story of a woman who not only topped in Class 10th, 12th, and CLAT, earned gold medals by CJI, but also cracked the UPSC exam with AIR…
Meet woman, who topped in Class 10, 12, was honored with 13 gold medals, cleared UPSC exam to become an IAS, her name is…
Shraddha Gome hails from Madhya Pradesh’s Indore. She has always been a bright student. Speaking of her personal life, Shraddha Gome’s father is a retired SBI officer. Her mother, Vandana, is a homemaker.
Notably, Shraddha Gome has always been a bright student. She finished her schooling at St. Raphael’s H.S. School in Indore. Meanwhile, she topped matriculation (Class 10th) and intermediate (Class 12th) examinations.
Shraddha Gome chose to pursue higher studies in law and appeared for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), where she emerged as the topper. This achievement secured her admission to the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore, one of India’s top law colleges. At her convocation, Shraddha was honored with 13 gold medals, presented by the then Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra, in recognition of her outstanding academic performance.
She began her professional journey with Hindustan Unilever Ltd, serving as a legal manager under the esteemed Unilever Future Leaders Program, where she gained valuable experience working in London and Mumbai.
After completing her graduation, Shraddha Gome decided to pursue the UPSC Civil Services Examination, choosing law as her optional subject. Returning to her hometown Indore, she began her preparation with a focused and disciplined approach.
Shraddha primarily relied on self-study, supplementing her efforts by gathering study materials from the internet. For her optional subject, she utilized the comprehensive notes from her time at NLSIU, which proved to be a valuable resource in her preparation. Her dedication and resourcefulness exemplify the power of self-reliance and hard work in achieving one’s goals.
In 2021, Shraddha Gome appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) and achieved remarkable success by clearing the Prelims and Mains on her first attempt. For the third and final stage—the interview or personality round—she relocated to Delhi to ensure focused preparation.
Meet IAS Shraddha Gome, Who Topped Class 10, 12, Law School Cracked UPSC in First Attempt
Her hard work and determination paid off as she successfully cleared all three stages of the examination, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 60.
She scored All India Rank (AIR) 60 in the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2021. She scored 806 marks in the written exam and 190 marks in the personality test. Overall, she scored 996 marks.