Divya Tanwar’s journey to UPSC success is a story of resilience and determination. Hailing from Nimbi village in the rural Mahendragarh District of Haryana, she completed her schooling at Navodaya Vidyalaya and went on to earn a B.Sc. from Government Women’s College in Mahendragarh. Life wasn’t easy for Divya and her family, especially after the untimely loss of her father. Her mother, Babita Tanwar, took on work as a house helper to support the family and help Divya pursue her dreams.
Undeterred by financial challenges, Divya embarked on her UPSC preparation right after college. With immense focus and discipline, she studied 10 hours a day in a modest room at home, entirely on her own and without the aid of coaching.
Divya’s excellence has also gained significant popularity on social media, where she shares motivational content with her followers and currently boasts over 100k followers on Instagram.
Cracked UPSC through self-study
Despite financial constraints and the inability to afford coaching, Divya Tanwar made full use of online resources and test series, she crafted a self-study routine that ultimately lead to her success. Her hard work paid off when, in her first attempt in 2021, she cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 438, becoming India’s youngest IPS officer at the age of 21.
Not satisfied with stopping there, Divya retook the UPSC CSE in 2022, improving her rank to AIR 105 at the age of 22. With sheer perseverance, self-discipline, and determination, she ultimately achieved her goal of becoming an IAS officer.
Coaching from Vikas Divyakirti
Vikas Divyakirti, who is a famous teacher, was greatly impressed by Divya’s success and consider her one of his favorite students.
Vikas Divyakirti is the founder and managing director of Drishti IAS, a prominent coaching institute for civil services preparation established in 1999. According to Drishti’s website, Divyakirti started his career as an assistant professor at Delhi University. In 1996, he cleared the Civil Services Examination on his first attempt and worked briefly at the Ministry of Home Affairs before resigning to focus on teaching.
Born on December 26, 1973, in Bhiwani, Haryana, Vikas Divyakirti is an educator, author, lecturer, and YouTuber. He is well-regarded for his contributions to UPSC exam preparation through Drishti IAS.