Studied in Hindi medium always failed in Maths, cracked UPSC exam in first attempt, became IAS with AIR…, got married to UPSC topper..
Anurag Kumar hailed from Katihar district in Bihar. He began his education in a Hindi-medium school. Switching to an English-medium school after class 8 posed significant challenges, but he remained determined to achieve his goals. A major setback came when he failed the maths pre-board in class 12. Undeterred, he poured all his efforts into preparing for the final exams. His hard work and perseverance paid off, as he secured over 90% in his final board examinations.
Anurag Kumar pursued his graduation at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), one of the most prestigious colleges in India. His journey was not without difficulties, as he struggled and failed in several subjects during his graduation. However, he renewed his commitment to his studies, successfully completed his degree, and then went on to enroll in a post-graduation course.
While pursuing his post-graduation, Anurag Kumar was inspired to prepare for the UPSC examination. With unwavering dedication, he focused intensely on his studies. His hard work paid off when he secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 667 in his first attempt in 2017. Determined to improve his rank, he decided to try again in 2018 and achieved an impressive AIR of 48.
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