Pramod Nagar Village (Jampui Jala Block), TRIPURA :
Taslima Akhtar overcomes severe disability and poverty to score 80 per cent in Madhyamik; Tripura police inspector Ajit Debbarma visits her with an offer of full support
Agartala :
Seventeen-year-old Taslima Akhtar can only see. She cannot speak and cannot hear. Born deaf and dumb, with her right hand also disabled, she understands the world through signs and expressions, and responds with quiet strength.
Despite these challenges, Taslima has shown remarkable academic ability. She scored 80 per cent in her Madhyamik examination, surprising many in her remote village.
Taslima belongs to Pramod Nagar village in the tribal-majority Jampui Jala Block of Tripura. Her father, Syed Ali, is a daily-wage labourer. The family lives in deep poverty and does not have a strong permanent house.
In such conditions, her academic success has become a source of hope for the entire family.
“She has always been good in studies,” her father said. “We are poor people, but she never gave up. She writes with her left hand and studies on her own.”
Because her right hand is disabled, Taslima writes using her left hand. Without any special tutor or extra coaching, she managed to secure 80 per cent in her board examination.
Now she is preparing to appear for the Higher Secondary examination under the Tripura Board, which begins on the 25th of this month.
Police Officer Visits to Encourage
When news of her struggle and achievement reached local authorities, Officer-in-Charge and Inspector Ajit Debbarma of Bishramganj police station visited her home.
Debbarma is known locally for his humanitarian work. After hearing about the bright but underprivileged Muslim girl, he decided to meet her personally.
He brought fruits, nutritious food items and educational materials for Taslima. He also provided some financial assistance to support her studies.
Speaking during the visit, Debbarma said, “Her intelligence and courage have deeply moved me. She has achieved 80 per cent despite so many hardships. I am confident she can score 95 per cent in Higher Secondary.”
He added, “We will support her at every stage, including college admission. I have given my personal phone number to her father. They can contact me whenever they need help.”
Social Media Praise
The gesture of a tribal police officer supporting a poor, disabled Muslim girl has been widely appreciated on social media.
Residents said the visit has sent a positive message. One villager said, “In times when society often talks about division, this kind of support gives hope.”
For Taslima, the path is still difficult. Yet her determination remains firm. Through her eyes and her effort, she continues to move forward, turning silence and darkness into strength through education.
Her father looked at her with pride and said softly, “She cannot speak, but her results speak for her.”
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home / by Team Clarion / February 27th, 2026
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Monday March 23, 2026 declared the result of the 12th Inter 2026 board exam along with the full list of toppers.
As per the BSEB 12th List of Toppers 2026 released today, as many as 05 Muslims from different colleges of Bihar have been named among the toppers.
Education Minister Sunil Kumar declared the 12th Inter 2026 results of Science, Commerce and Arts streams at a specially convened press conference 1.30 pm.
During the press conference the list of toppers was also made public. In a landmark performance, out of the total 26 Top 5 Rankers across the 3 streams, 19 are female students.
Overall, 5,16,928 students got 1st division, 5,11,744 students got 2nd division, and 82,425 passed with 3rd division, a statement issued by BSEB said.
The Bihar board had conducted the Intermediate examinations at 1,762 centres for 13,17,846 students from February 2 to 13, 2026, as per the board exam time table.
5 Muslims Among 12th Toppers
Among the five Muslims who have secured their place in the 2026 List of BSEB Inter Toppers 04 are girls. Following is the list of their names and ranks in the state merit list along with percentage obtained, stream and districts they belong.
Mohammed Lucky Ansari (2nd Rank, 95.6%, Arts Stream, Purniya)
Nasreen Perveen (3rd Rank, 95.4%, Arts Stream, West Champaran)
Shaziya Ansari (3rd Rank, 95.4%, Arts Stream, Nalanda)
Bibi Asrana (5th Rank, 95%, Arts Stream, Areria)
Sana Parveen (1st Rank, 93.2%, Commerce Stream, West Champaran)
Bihar Inter Result 2026: Full List of Toppers
Following is the stream-wise lists of BSEB 12th Toppers 2026.
BSEB 12th Topper List 2026 Science Stream
Rank
Name
District
Marks
1
Aditya Prakash Aman
Samastipur
96.2
2
Sakshi Kumari
Sitamarhi
95.8
2
Sapna Kumari
Nawada
95.8
3
Anamika Kumari
Begusarai
95.6
4
Satyam Kumar
Darbhanga
95.2
5
Palak Kumari
Muzaffarpur
95
What is remarkable is that Bihar 12th topper Sakshi Kumari comes from a very modest family, and her father runs a small milk parlor in Majorganj.
BSEB 12th Topper List 2026 Arts Stream
Rank
Name
District
Marks
1
Nishu Kumari
Gaya
95.8
2
Siddhi Shiksha
Sitamarhi
95.6
2
Chandradeep Kumar
Lakhisarai
95.6
2
Mohammed Lucky Ansari
Purnea
95.6
3
Nasreen Praveen
West Champaran
95.4
3
Shazia Ansari
Nalanda
95.4
3
Nishu Kumari
Darbhanga
95.4
3
Adarsh
Saharsa
95.4
4
Amrita Kumari
Siwan
95.2
4
Sweety Kumari
Darbhanga
95.2
5
Bibi Asarana
Araria
95
5
Roshni Kumari
Saran
95
5
Manish Kumar
Darbhanga
95
BSEB 12th Topper List 2026 Commerce Stream
Rank
Name
Points
Percent
1
Aanchal Kumari
466
93.2
1
Sana Parveen
466
93.2
2
Shivani Kumari
465
93
3
Ujala Kumari
464
92.8
4
Srishti Kumari
463
92.6
5
Akanksha Srivastava
463
92.4
Steps to check Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2026
Go to the official website: “results.biharboardonline.com”
Click on the link for “BSEB Inter Result 2026” on the homepage.
Enter your Roll Code and Roll Number, then click on the submit button.
Your result will appear on the screen.
Download it and take a printout for future reference.
Meanwhile, the BSEB Chairman said that students who did not pass or are dissatisfied with their results can apply for re-evaluation from March 25 to April 2, 2026.
The Bihar board has a history of declaring Classes 10 and 12 results in record time. BSEB 12th Inter exams last year was held from Feb 1 to 15, 2025, and the result was announced on March 26, 2025.
Before announcing the 12th result, the board had also released Answer Keys. This is also a first of its kind initiative by a state board in India.
The Intermediate or Class 12 Exam in the year 2025 was conducted by the Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) from February 01 to 15, 2025. The result of the Bihar Class 12 board exam declared on March 26, 2025.
source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by ummid.com news network / March 23rd, 2026
MBBS graduate Dr. A R Rajah Mohaideen secured AIR 7 in UPSC CSE 2025 after three attempts. His journey from Covid-19 hospital wards to civil services reflects purpose, learning, and a wider vision for public health.
When the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 results were declared, A R Rajah Mohaideen was not anxiously refreshing a results page like thousands of other aspirants. Instead, he was at the mosque in Jamia Millia Islamia, attending the Friday afternoon prayer during the holy month of Ramzan.
When he returned to his room at the university’s Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), a friend delivered the news that would change everything: he had secured All India Rank 7 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.
The 26-year-old doctor from Chennai had hoped to find his name somewhere on the list. A single-digit rank was far beyond what he had imagined.
In an exclusive conversation with Indian Masterminds, the soon-to-become officer shared details about his life, preparation, struggles, and victory.
GROWING UP IN AN ACADEMIC HOUSEHOLD
Rajah Mohaideen was born in Chengalpattu in Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu and raised in Chennai. Education formed the foundation of his upbringing.
Both his parents serve in Tamil Nadu’s government education system. His mother is the principal of R K Nagar Government Arts and Science College in Chennai, while his father heads a Government Teachers’ Training College in Varathanadu near Thanjavur.
An only child, he grew up in an environment where academic pursuit was natural. His schooling took place in the DAV Group of Schools in Gopalapuram, Chennai, where he studied science subjects including physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics.
He later joined Government Cuddalore Medical College (Rajah Muthiah Medical College) under Annamalai University in 2016 and graduated with an MBBS degree in 2022.
“I wasn’t a topper. In school I was maybe third or fourth in class,” he recalled. “I was among the top 10 or 20 per cent, but never the absolute topper.”
THE PANDEMIC THAT CHANGED HIS CAREER PATH
For most of his early life, Rajah Mohaideen had one clear ambition: becoming a doctor. But his final year internship coincided with the Covid-19 pandemic, placing him directly on the medical frontlines. Hospitals were struggling with shortages of oxygen, equipment and protective gear.
During that time, he also observed another set of professionals working intensely behind the scenes: civil servants coordinating supplies, hospital infrastructure and emergency responses.
One particular incident stayed with him. Sanitation workers in his government hospital lacked proper masks. When the local IAS officer visited and heard the concern, N95 masks were quickly arranged.
“I saw how important the administration’s role was,” Rajah told Indian Masterminds. “As a doctor I could serve patients individually. But as a public servant, I felt I could serve a much wider section of people.”
That moment reshaped his career direction. By the time he graduated in 2022, he had decided to prepare for the Civil Services Examination.
THE LONG PREPARATION JOURNEY
Rajah Mohaideen’s UPSC journey stretched across three attempts. His first attempt ended at the Preliminary stage. The setback meant starting the entire process again.
In 2023, he moved from Chennai to Delhi and joined Jamia Millia Islamia’s Residential Coaching Academy, entering an environment where the exam dominates everyday life.
The transition brought new challenges such as language differences, unfamiliar surroundings, and adjusting to North India.
“Initially there was hesitation to interact because of the language barrier. But I learned Hindi gradually and made many friends,” he said.
These friendships soon became a support system during preparation.
A STRATEGY BUILT ON TARGETS, NOT TIMETABLES
Instead of rigid daily schedules, Rajah Mohaideen structured his preparation around clear targets.
“The key is not a fixed timetable but fixed goals,” he said. “For example, finishing a subject in a week or a month. If you miss a day, you put in double the effort the next day and reach the target.”
His preparation included structured mock tests such as Prelims programmes, along with continuous revision and answer-writing practice. He chose Anthropology as his optional subject, a crucial component of the UPSC Mains examination. His mentor, senior IPS officer Mahesh M. Bhagwat, also played a crucial role in preparing him for his personality development round.
By CSE 2025, his third attempt, he cleared Prelims, Mains, and the Interview for the first time, securing AIR 7.
MUSIC: THE QUIET COMPANION IN A DEMANDING JOURNEY
Beyond books and mock tests, another part of Rajah Mohaideen’s life played a key role in keeping him balanced — music.
He has been trained in Carnatic music since childhood, first learning the electronic keyboard and later becoming a vocalist. He has also played instruments such as the kazoo and cajon, and enjoys composing jingles on the keyboard.
“When I felt stressed, I sang or played the keyboard. It calmed my nerves,” he told Indian Masterminds.
Music had been a constant presence throughout his life. In school and college he was part of bands and even served as a cultural secretary during medical college.
INSPIRATION FROM THE HEALTH SECTOR
Rajah Mohaideen’s interest in governance was also shaped by his interaction with senior administrators in the health system.
During his internship, he was part of a student delegation that met Tamil Nadu’s former Health Secretary Dr. J. Radhakrishnan regarding stipend issues faced by interns.
The experience left a deep impression.
“He listened patiently to our concerns and mediated with the administration to resolve them. I realised how much impact someone in that position can have,” Rajah said.
The encounter strengthened his interest in public administration, particularly in the health sector.
MANAGING ISOLATION AND SELF-DOUBT
Preparing for UPSC meant watching many of his medical college friends move ahead with postgraduate degrees and careers. At times, the contrast created uncertainty.
“I saw my friends getting into PG, completing their courses, and working as medical officers. Sometimes I felt I wasn’t doing anything substantial yet,” he admitted.
Staying connected with friends helped him stay grounded. One close friend working as a medical officer in a Primary Health Centre in Ooty often discussed real healthcare challenges with him.
These conversations kept him connected to the ground realities of public health.
AN ATTEMPT TO STAY CONNECTED TO HOME
The UPSC journey demanded sacrifices. He missed family gatherings and friends’ weddings, while many of his medical college peers moved ahead with postgraduate degrees and professional careers. For several years, his own path remained uncertain.
Support from his family and a Tamil Nadu government scholarship for civil services preparation helped sustain him through this period.
Living in Delhi meant long stretches away from Chennai, with visits home limited to a few days at a time. Small routines helped him stay connected to familiar comforts, such as occasional visits to Andhra Bhawan for South Indian flavours like gunpowder and ghee.
These reminders of home offered a brief pause amid the demanding preparation schedule.
A MESSAGE FOR ASPIRANTS
Looking back at the long preparation journey, Rajah Mohaideen believes that aspirants must not forget the reason that brought them to civil services.
“You should always remember the dream that made you start preparing,” he said. “Sometimes people forget the dream and only chase success in prelims or mains.”
He also emphasises mental well-being during preparation.
“Taking care of mental health is very important. Keep your friends and family close. UPSC can be isolating, so finding the right balance is essential.”
LOOKING AHEAD
With AIR 7 in UPSC CSE 2025, Rajah Mohaideen has opted for the Indian Administrative Service and hopes to serve in his home state of Tamil Nadu, though he remains ready to work anywhere in the country.
For a young doctor who once imagined his future inside hospital wards, the goal has expanded far beyond that.
The ambition now is to shape systems that influence healthcare, governance and public welfare, not just for individual patients, but for entire communities.
source: http://www.indianmasterminds.com / Indian Masterminds / Home> Features> UPSC Stories / by Bhakti Kothari / March 08th, 2026
Professor Dr. Zeenat Kausar breathed her last at 12:10 am on March 16, returning to her Creator. She had served for a long time at the International Islamic University Malaysia. Her death is not only a loss for academic circles but also a great loss for the entire Muslim Ummah.
Dr. Zeenat Kausar taught at the International Islamic University Malaysia, in the Department of Political Science from 1990 to 2006 and later taught at Qatar University, in the Department of International Affairs from 2007-2009.
A leading figure in faith-based women’s intellectual struggle, Dr. Zeenat Kausar completed her Master’s degree in 1986 and her PhD in 1991 from Aligarh Muslim University. At international conferences, she frequently spoke as a keynote speaker, presenting Islam and its perspectives on women in a highly effective and engaging manner, leaving a strong impression even on people of other faiths. Her book, Islamic Feminism: A Critique (Islam Vs Feminism: Emancipation, Liberation and the Development of Women) is widely known.
She had deep interest and expertise in various academic fields, including Islamic and Western political thought, feminism and its Islamic critique, modernity, development studies, and globalisation.
Professor Zeenat Kausar used to contribute her thought-provoking articles to Radiance Viewsweekly, especially when the magazine requested her to write articles for its Special issues.
Her recently completed book is about Dr. Wan Azizah, the wife of Malaysia’s Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim. She had also requested Dato Iqbal to arrange a meeting with the Prime Minister’s wife. In this book, Dr. Wan Azizah’s personality is portrayed in detail – as a homemaker, a mother, a party leader, a political activist who helped realise the dreams of her imprisoned husband (when Anwar Ibrahim was Deputy Prime Minister), and a woman of struggle. Sadly, she passed away before her wish to meet Dr. Wan Azizah could be fulfilled.
Professor Dr. Tamim Usama mentioned that Dr. Zeenat was writing a detailed article on “Women’s Empowerment in Islam.”
The distinguished scholar’s husband, Professor Muhammad Mumtaz Ali, is himself a prominent scholar associated with the Department of Revealed Knowledge at the International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. When her body was placed in the room and colleagues stood around her, Professor Dr. Mumtaz Ali, spoke emotionally. He said: “It had not even been a month since our marriage. We were standing at a railway station. I had to leave for a training camp organised by the Jamaat. I told my wife, Dr. Zeenat: From this station, two trains are departing in different directions. One goes towards our home, and the other is the one I must take for social and missionary work. You may board whichever train you prefer.”
“Without a moment’s hesitation, she said: I will travel with you on the train that is going for the work of faith and Dawah.”
He further added: “From that day on, throughout our 46 years of married life, she remained my support and strength. Her thoughts and writings were a source of awakening for society. She was a practical example of the freedom that Islam envisions for women. She always had a thirst for knowledge, read extensively, and expressed her ideas in very simple language. As a wife, as the mother of my children, and as a thinker beneficial to society, she lived a meaningful life. I request all of you to pray for her success in the Hereafter.”
Thus, Dr. Mumtaz Ali concluded his brief yet deeply moving words about his wife, Professor Dr. Zeenat Kausar.
May Almighty Allah accept her good deeds and grant her the highest place in Jannat al-Firdaus. Aameen.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Focus> Obiturary / by Radiance News Bureau / March 17th, 2026
Ramsha is an alumna of Azim Premji University, Bangalore, where she pursued her undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts. She later went on to complete a Master’s in History and Persian from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
Hyderabad:
In a moment of immense pride for Hyderabad, RamshaFarhan has secured the 1st Rank in NLSAT-LLB 2025, the national-level entrance examination for admission to the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore — widely regarded as the top law school in the country.
Ramsha is an alumna of Azim Premji University, Bangalore, where she pursued her undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts. She later went on to complete a Master’s in History and Persian from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London.
She hails from a family with a strong legacy of intellectual and cultural contributions. Ramsha is the daughter of Ashhar Farhan and Humera Ahmed, co-founders of Lamakaan, Hyderabad’s iconic open cultural space. She is also the granddaughter of the celebrated writer and Padma Shri awardee Jeelani Bano.
Known for her academic excellence and deep social commitment, Ramsha Farhan’s achievement is not just personal but a proud milestone for her city and community. Her success is a testament to the values of education, culture, and progressive thought that her family has championed for decades.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ramsha and wish her continued success as she embarks on her legal journey at NLSIU.
source: http://www.munsifdaily.com / Munsif News 24 x 7/ Home> Hyderabad / by Syed Mubashir / June 03rd, 2025
Usia Village – Kamsarbar (Ghazipur District), UTTAR PRADESH / Kolkata, WEST BENGAL :
The daughter of Kamsarbar village in Uttar Pradesh becomes the first woman civil servant from her area, inspiring Muslim girls across the country
New Delhi :
In a moment of pride for Indian Muslims, especially young women from small towns, Saima Saraj Khan from Kamsarbar in Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, has once again cleared the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination. This time, she achieved an impressive All India Rank of 135, improving on her earlier success where she secured Rank 165. With this double achievement, Saima joins the rare group of women in the country who have passed the tough exam twice.
Saima, the only daughter among three siblings, hails from Usia village in the Muslim-majority Kamsarbar area of Ghazipur. Her family later moved to Kolkata, where she grew up and studied. Her father, Saraj Ahmad Khan, is a successful businessman and builder, and he played a big role in encouraging her education from childhood. “My father always said education is the biggest power. Once you get it, paths in life open on their own,” Saima recalled.
Most of Saima’s schooling took place in Kolkata. She completed up to Class 8 at St. Paul’s Boarding and Day School in Kidderpore, then did her Class 12 from Ashok Hall Girls Higher Secondary School. She graduated with honours in Sociology from St. Xavier’s College. During her college days, working with an NGO brought her close to real problems faced by people on the ground. “When I met people and saw their struggles, I felt I wanted to help them, even if in a small way. That need for real authority to make change pushed me towards UPSC,” she said.
Saima prepared for the exam at Educate IAS Academy in Kolkata. After clearing prelims in earlier attempts, she also guided other aspirants for some time. Her journey was not easy. She failed three times before her first success in UPSC 2023, which made her the first woman from Kamsarbar to become a civil servant. Each failure tested her deeply. “Every day after those failures, the thought of giving up came. But I had no other plan. All my dreams were tied to UPSC, so I kept going,” she shared.
To focus fully, Saima cut herself off from social media and most social events for four to five years. She rarely visited relatives or attended weddings, limiting outings to occasional meetings with childhood friends once a month. “There was no fixed study time, but I gave as many hours as possible to studies,” she explained.
Her message to other aspirants is clear and practical. “First, be honest with yourself. If you study five hours, focus on quality, not just quantity. Consistency matters most. Don’t worry too much about results—just keep preparing fully.” She also spoke directly to Muslim girls and women: “Dreaming and working to fulfil those dreams is every girl’s right. Women can succeed in any field. Never give up on your dreams.”
Saima’s success brings huge joy to her family, village, and district. People in Ghazipur and beyond see her as a strong example of self-reliance and hard work for Muslim women, where many still face limits on education and careers. Her story shows that with family support and belief in oneself, no goal is too far.
She quoted a line that sums up her journey: “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Saima often repeats that difficulties and failures are part of success. “Don’t let them take over you. Keep pushing.”
Her achievement also connects to Kolkata’s proud history—from Satyendranath Tagore, the first Indian ICS officer from united India, to now Saima becoming the first woman civil servant from Kamsarbar. “Education is the real power,” she stresses, echoing her father’s words from childhood.
As news of her Rank 135 spread, young Muslim girls in Uttar Pradesh and across India are finding fresh hope. Saima proves that with clear goals, steady effort, and strong resolve, women from humble backgrounds can reach the top. In the words of poet Dushyant Kumar that capture her spirit perfectly:
“Kaise aakaash mein suraakh nahin ho sakta
Ek patthar to tabiyat se uchhaalo yaaro”
(How can the sky not have a hole?
Just throw a stone with real courage, friends.)
Saima Khan has thrown that stone with full courage—and broken through barriers for many to follow. Her story is a shining light for education, perseverance, and the power of dreams in the Indian Muslim community.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editor’s Pick> Indian Muslims> Women / by Mohammad Bin Ismail / March 10th, 2026
Adibah Anam, rickshaw driver’s daughter, becomes Maharashtra’s first Muslim woman IAS officer.
Defying immense odds, Adibah Anam, daughter of a rickshaw driver from Yavatmal, Maharashtra, has achieved an extraordinary feat by securing All India Rank 142 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024.
With this, she becomes the first Muslim woman from her state set to join the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS), according to Clarion India.
Raised in a modest household, Adibah’s story is one of sheer determination and purpose. She began her education in a Zilla Parishad Urdu School, scoring an impressive 94% in SSC and 92.46% in HSC (Science).
Though she once dreamt of becoming a doctor, her maternal uncle, Jan Nizamuddin Sahib, guided her toward civil services, believing she could bring broader change. He supported her emotionally and financially, becoming a pillar in her journey.
Adibah completed her graduation in Mathematics from Abeda Inamdar College, Pune, with 85.20%. Despite clearing the NET exam, she chose not to enter academia and began preparing for the UPSC.
Her early attempts were marked by struggle, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her third attempt, from Mumbai’s Hajj House under Maqsood Khan Sahib’s mentorship, brought her closer, but she still missed the final list.
Refusing to give up, she joined the Residential Coaching Academy at Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi, where she finally succeeded. Choosing Urdu Literature as her optional subject despite a science background, she showcased her academic versatility and deep cultural roots.
Her parents remained her silent strength. “My father never asked me to stop. He only said, ‘May Allah make you successful,’” she shared.
Today, Adibah’s success is a beacon of hope for marginalized communities. “This victory belongs to every girl told to stay behind,” she says. “This is just the beginning.” — With Agencies Inputs
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim / by Muslim Mirror Desk / April 27th, 2025
Pakalpara Village (Murshidabad District), WEST BENGAL :
A resident of Pakalpara village, Sana secured an All-India Rank of 764 among 958 candidates recommended in the final list of the 2025 examination, making her eligible for the Indian Revenue Service and other Group-A central government services.
Sana Azmi, a 25-year-old Muslim woman from a modest farming family in Murshidabad’s Sagardighi, brought pride and joy to the region this month by qualifying in the prestigious Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
A resident of Pakalpara village, Sana secured an All-India Rank of 764 among 958 candidates recommended in the final list of the 2025 examination, making her eligible for the Indian Revenue Service and other Group-A central government services.
The results of the Civil Services Examination 2025 were declared on March 6.
Though the achievement has been widely celebrated in her village and across Murshidabad district, Sana is dissatisfied with her present rank and has already started preparations to attempt the exam again for a better rank that would enable her to become an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
The Civil Services Examination, conducted annually by the UPSC, is regarded as one of the toughest in the country with three stages — the preliminary, Main and the personality test/interview. Successful candidates are recommended for appointment to the country’s elite administrative services such as the Indian Foreign Service, Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Revenue Service.
Born into a large family with limited means, Sana’s UPSC journey has been remarkable on many fronts. Youngest among 10 siblings, Sana grew up in a family focused on education.
That was largely because of her father, Maijuddin Sheikh. A poor farmer with a small patch of land, he had to discontinue his education after Class IX. But he struggled to ensure that all his children, including his seven daughters, received a proper education.
The results of that commitment are now visible.
Two of Sana’s sisters chose to study medicine — one of them, Beauty Khatun, is a doctor at the Burdwan Medical College and Hospital, while another sister is studying MBBS at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in Siliguri.
Sana’s success in the UPSC exam has added another feather to the family’s cap.
Sana began her schooling in her native village.
She studied up to Class VIII at Kabilpur High School in a neighbouring village. She later moved to a residential institution run by the Al-Amin Mission, where she completed her Class X and Class XII. She appeared for the Class XII board exams through a high madarsa in Howrah district and stood first in the district.
Then came the big leap.
Encouraged by her family and her own grades, she took admission to the Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, where she graduated in English Honours and completed her MA as well.
During her time in Delhi, she also joined the university’s residential coaching academy for civil services aspirants, where she began a systematic preparation for the UPSC exam.
Remarkably, she cleared the Civil Services Examination in her very first attempt in 2025.
“I had strived hard to crack UPSC, and I thank my family members for their support. I am happy to have done it on my first attempt, but I would not have achieved it without the support of my sister Beauty Khatun. She sent me to Delhi to fulfil my dream. I will take up the job, but ultimately will try to fulfil my dream to become an IAS officer,” said a reclusive Sana, who spoke to the media through her elder brother Md Imran.
Beauty recalled how the family collectively nurtured Sana’s ambition.
“I became a doctor, and another of our sisters is studying MBBS,” she said.
“But we always felt that one of us should become a top civil servant. Sana had that dream. We encouraged her and planned her academic path accordingly. Her admission to Jamia Millia University in Delhi was also part of that plan,” she added.
As congratulations poured in, her mother, homemaker Fulbanu Bibi, couldn’t stop beaming.
“It is a dream come true,” Fulbanu said. “But Sana is not satisfied with the rank she has obtained. Her goal is to become an IAS officer. So she has begun her studies again.”
source: http://www.telegraphindia.com / The Telegraph / Home> West Bengal / by Alamgir Hossain / March 03rd, 2026
Dariyapur Jaka Village (Bulandshahr District), UTTAR PRADESH :
Jamia Millia Islamia’s Nabiya Parvez Secures AIR 29 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the Civil Services Examination 2025, one of the toughest competitive examinations in the world.
According to the official statement, a total of 958 candidates have been selected for appointment to India’s top civil services. These include the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), along with several Group A and Group B central services.
Among the successful candidates is Nabiya Parvez, who secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 29 in the UPSC CSE 2025. She hails from Dariyapur Jaka village in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. Nabiya pursued a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) from Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi.
She was also a student of the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia, which provides guidance to aspirants preparing for civil services examinations.
According to information available on her LinkedIn profile, Nabiya successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination with AIR 29, placing her among the top 30 candidates in the country.
The UPSC CSE is conducted in three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Interview (Personality Test). The preliminary exam for 2025 was held on May 25, followed by the mains from August 22 to August 31.
The interview process took place in two phases between December 2025 and January 2026. The final merit list was released on March 6, 2026.
The top 10 rank holders of UPSC CSE 2025 include Anuj Agnihotri, Rajeshwari Suve M, Akansh Dhull, Raghav Jhunjhunwala, Ishan Bhatnagar, Zinnia Aurora, A R Rajah Mohaideen, Pakshal Secretry, Astha Jain, and Ujjwal Priyank.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Indian Muslim / by Muslim Mirror Desk / March 08th, 2026
Madhu’s father is a farmer and mother is a homemaker.
Both of them had been able to reach upto the interview round a few times in their previous attempts, yet missed making it to the final list by a few marks.
Bengaluru :
Two candidates from Kolar are among the 22 candidates from Karnataka who have cleared the UPSC Civil Service Examination (CSE) 2025. While A Madhu secured the 436th rank, Tousif Ulla Khan secured 741st rank at the national level. Both of them had been able to reach upto the interview round a few times in their previous attempts, yet missed making it to the final list by a few marks.
Tousif, a resident of Bangarpet, cleared the CSE in his fifth attempt. He said, “I was qualified for an interview in my fourth attempt in UPSC CSE 2024 but missed to be in the final list by one mark. But I kept up my hopes. I am happy to have cleared it in my fifth attempt, but I am not sure if I will be able to join the service as it depends on the allocation I receive for my rank.”
Tousif started preparing for the CSE in 2021, soon after his graduation, and he happened to land a job in the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) as an assistant section officer in Hyderabad last year.
“The job helped me sustain in this UPSC journey, as I was able to support myself, as well as my family, financially,” he said.
Madhu, who hails from Eragasandra village in Kolar, also hails from a humble background.
His father is a farmer and mother is a homemaker. He pursued his studies in government schools and colleges. “I have been able to qualify for an interview four times. Despite this, I failed in the prelims in 2023, and it was an eye opener for me. In my third attempt in 2024, I secured 544th rank and was allocated Indian Revenue Service. This year, I am hoping to get Indian Administrative Service with my rank as well as my OBC status,” he said.
source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home>Karnataka / by Rashmi Patil / March 08th, 2026
