Shreya Gupta of Panipat, Haryana secured Rank 114 in the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination 2025 in her second attempt after preparing primarily from home with the support of online coaching.
In her first attempt, Gupta missed clearing the preliminary examination by two marks. After the result, she revised her preparation strategy, identified weaknesses in her approach, and continued studying with renewed focus. Her second attempt resulted in securing Rank 114 in the UPSC CSE 2025 list of successful candidates.
Gupta’s first attempt at the Civil Services Examination ended when she missed qualifying the preliminary stage by two marks. Following that outcome, she decided to strengthen her preparation rather than discontinue her efforts.
She reassessed her preparation strategy, addressed weaker areas in her studies, and continued preparing with consistent practice. In her second attempt, she secured Rank 114 in the Civil Services Examination 2025.
Gupta completed her schooling at St. Mary’s Convent School in Panipat. She later graduated from Lady Shri Ram College of Delhi University.
During the final year of her undergraduate studies, she decided to prepare for the Civil Services Examination and began studying for the examination alongside her academic coursework. Over time, she developed a structured study plan while preparing for different stages of the examination.
Gupta prepared primarily from home and used online coaching resources during her preparation. Regular study schedules, time management, and continuous practice formed part of her preparation strategy.
She said the day the results were announced was a memorable moment when she saw her name at Rank 114 in the result PDF.
After the result, Gupta stated that her primary objective is to work in public service. She said she intends to focus on issues related to women’s empowerment, women’s education, and women’s safety, as well as children’s education and development.
She also said that if she receives an opportunity to serve in the Indian Foreign Service, representing India at the international level would be a matter of pride.
