Meet Anjali Garg, 28, who studied without Sleep, worked for 12 hours daily, cracked UPSC, secured AIR..., she is now...
After clearing NEET and starting her MBBS studies, she set her eyes on an even bigger goal — the UPSC Civil Services Exam. What makes her journey truly inspiring is that she didn't just clear UPSC, she did it while studying and practicing medicine. Managing hospital duties during the day and preparing for exams during her free time, she balanced two of the toughest careers in India with patience, hard work, and quiet strength. She is IAS Anjali Garg.
Dr. Anjali Garg was born on September 14, 1996, in Chandigarh. From a very young age, she knew she wanted to be a doctor. She grew up in Chandigarh and did exceptionally well in school, always dedicated and hardworking. She scored an impressive 96% in her 12th-grade exams and a perfect 10 CGPA in her 10th board exams, all while studying at a local school in her hometown. Later, she pursued her MBBS degree from VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, continuing to chase her dream with passion and determination.
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