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Ghazipur’s Saima Khan Creates History: Clears UPSC Twice, Secures Rank 135

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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

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Yawatmal, MAHARASHTRA :

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

Outcome of resilience and family support: Farmer’s daughter from Murshidabad cracks UPSC

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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

Zahida Khan: The first woman legislator from Mewat is an inspirational figure

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Mewat, RAJASTHAN :

Zahida Khan

From Alwar in Rajasthan to the Mewat belt stretching across Nuh–Palwal, Faridabad in Haryana and the Mathura–Kosi region of Uttar Pradesh, Zahida Khan’s name is a source of inspiration for Mewat.

The first woman MLA from Mewat, Zahida, left her legal practice to enter politics. Today, she is not only a political leader but also a prominent face of Muslim politics in Rajasthan. Her political journey spans from courtrooms to the legislative assembly and the cabinet, and her influence is now clearly felt in the corridors of power.

Zahida Khan carried forward a rich social and political legacy. Her family has a long and distinguished history in Mewat’s politics. From her family, a few names —Chaudhary Mohammad Yasin Khan, Chaudhary Tayyab Hussain – are well known for their contribution to the region’s social and political life. Zahida Khan is the youngest of her four siblings, yet her work has set a new benchmark across the region.

Zahida Khan at a public rally

Zahida Khan, 58, has inherited public life from her family. Her grandfather, Chaudhary Mohammad Yasin Khan—revered in Mewat as Baba-e-Qaum—launched a campaign for education in 1921. He founded the Brain Mew High School, which later became Yasin Mew Degree College.

He dreamed of bringing the Mew community into the national mainstream through education. Yasin Khan was a member of the United Punjab Legislative Council and later a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. He also holds the record of being elected unopposed as an MLA in 1957.

During Partition, he opposed the migration of the Mew community to Pakistan and invited Mahatma Gandhi to boost their morale. This is why the Mew community today stands confidently in India.

Zahida Khan being blessed by an elderly person

Zahida’s father, Chaudhary Tayyab Hussain, was among the rare Indian politicians who served as a minister in three states—Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. He was an MLA from the Nuh and Taoru regions, served as Chairman of the Waqf Board, and was a strong advocate of education, minority rights, and social justice. His vision and leadership played a key role in organising and developing Mewat.

Zahida’s brother, Zakir Hussain, is the Administrator of the Haryana Waqf Board and has earlier served three terms as MLA from Nuh and Taoru.

Her younger brother, Fazal Hussain, has contested assembly elections from the Tijara region in Rajasthan. Her elder sister is a gynaecologist, and her brother-in-law is an ENT specialist.

 Zahida received her early education at JMC School in Delhi and completed her graduation from MDU Rohtak. She earned her LLB degree from Delhi University and practised law at the Delhi High Court before entering Rajasthan politics.

In 2000, when her father, Chaudhary Tayyab Hussain, was a minister in the Gehlot government, panchayat elections were held. The Kama Panchayat Samiti seat was reserved for women. With unanimous support from the local community, Zahida was chosen as the most suitable candidate. She was elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Kama Panchayat Samiti—an achievement that remains a record to this day.

Zahida Khan standing in front of her father’s image

From the outset of her political career, Zahida prioritised social development and education, with a special focus on girls’ education. After her father died in 2008, she contested the state assembly elections on a Congress ticket and won, and became Mewat’s first woman MLA. She was again elected in the 2018 assembly elections. During this period, she served as Rajasthan’s Education Minister and handled portfolios including Education, Science and Technology, Art and Culture, and Printing and Stationery.

Zahida Khan has prioritised education and social justice. She has served as an AICC member, a Rajasthan PCC office-bearer, and General Secretary of the All India Women’s Congress. Her brother Zakir Hussain has furthered the family’s political tradition by serving three terms as MLA in Haryana and Mewat.

Zahida Khan’s husband, Jalees Khan, an electrical engineer by training, chose entrepreneurship over a job. He supports her political work and also manages family responsibilities. He says, “After Chaudhary Tayyab Hussain’s demise, there was consensus in both families—ours and the entire Chaudhary family—that Zahida Khan should enter politics from Kama.”

Zahida’s daughter is a doctor, and her son Sajid Khan is a law graduate. Sajid was elected unopposed as Pradhan of the Pahari Panchayat Samiti. He also manages the family business while fulfilling political responsibilities.

Zahida Khan with Congress President Malikarjun Kharge

The family has given Zahida a complete “free hand,” enabling her to carve out a distinct identity in politics. Because of her work style, assertiveness, clarity, and integrity, people often see a reflection of her father in her.

Former minister Zahida Khan says, “In today’s times, it has become extremely difficult to work in politics with clarity and fairness. Over the past 15–20 years, the political environment has changed significantly, and good people are hesitant to enter politics. Politics is no longer just a medium of service; it has also become linked to business. People now view it from a commercial perspective, which is deeply distressing and worrying for democracy.”

In the history of Mewat’s social and political consciousness, the contribution of a few families has been immensely significant. Without them, the region’s history would be incomplete. Yasin Khan’s emphasis on education, Tayyab Hussain’s political leadership, and Zahida Khan’s women-led politics—this three-generation legacy has become Mewat’s identity.

Zahida Khan’s political journey conveys the message that dedication to service and society is the essence of true politics. Under her leadership, the people of Mewat are moving forward on the path of education and development. This family exemplifies placing service above power, principles above position, and society above politics.

Mewat’s identity—education, politics, and women’s leadership—is the result of three generations of effort and struggle. This is not just the story of one family, but the story of an entire region’s social and political awakening that has fought for education, rights, and self-respect for decades. By carrying forward this legacy, Zahida Khan has opened new paths for women and society in modern politics.

While a lack of clarity and fairness is often felt in today’s politics, leaders like Zahida Khan prove that principles and service to society must remain politics’ core purpose. Her contribution and leadership for Mewat are truly inspiring. Yasin Khan’s educational vision, Tayyab Hussain’s foresight, and Zahida Khan’s women-led leadership together tell the story of making Mewat socially and politically empowered.

source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories> Leading Muslim Women / by Younus Alvi, Alwar, Rajasthan / March 11th, 2026

Jamia Millia Islamia’s Nabiya Parvez secures AIR 29 in UPSC CSE 2025

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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.

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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

Perseverance pushes two Kolar aspirants through the UPSC hurdle

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Bangarapete (Kolar District), KARNATAKA :

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

Blindness No Barrier: Jaseela Jannath P Secures 397th Rank in UPSC

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Vadakara (Calicut, formerly Kozhikode) KERALA :

Calicut :

Some victories are seen with the eyes, but Jaseela’s is one that truly fills the heart. Defying all odds and turning her personal challenge into an inspiration for differently-abled UPSC aspirants, visually impaired 30-year-old Jaseela Jannath P from Vadakara, Calicut, has secured the 397th rank in the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

This marks Jaseela’s fourth attempt at the exam. Her optional subject, Sociology, reflects her deep passion for social issues, honed through her M.A. in Social Work with a Women-Centred Practice specialisation from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. Prior to focusing on her UPSC preparation, Jaseela worked as a Project Associate at Prajaahita Foundation in Kozhikode from July 2021 to March 2022, contributing to community development initiatives.

Jaseela credits much of her success to the one-year UPSC preparation journey covering Prelims, Mains, and interview guidance at Xylem IAS, where she joined the civil services batch in March 2025. Speaking about her learning approach, Jaseela relied on audio-based learning methods, voice-to-text tools, and peer-led discussions to navigate and master the vast syllabus.

“Blindness tested me, but it never defined me. With the right support, including personalised mentorship, innovative tech-aided learning modules, and a supportive community, I was able to crack it,” she said. Looking ahead, Jaseela aspires to serve and empower people facing challenges similar to her own.

Apart from her academic pursuits, she has also established herself as an eloquent public speaker and secured A grades in Mimicry, Vanchippattu (boat song), Folk Song, and Malayalam Recitation at school youth festivals.

Jaseela is the daughter of the late Kunhabdulla P and homemaker Sainaba.

Including Jaseela, a total of 29 students from Xylem IAS have secured ranks in the examination.

source: http://www.businessnewsthisweek.com / Business News This Week / Home> Education / by Neel Achary / March 06th, 2026

Uttar Pradesh’s daughters have brought glory to the state, with Ifra from Bhadohi securing 24th rank in the UPSC exam, while Ishita from Gorakhpur also made history.

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Bhadohi, UTTAR PRADESH :

Ishita Sharma (right) and Ifra Shams Ansari (right)

The daughters of Uttar Pradesh achieved remarkable success in the UPSC 2025. Ifrah Shams Ansari of Bhadohi and Ishita Sharma of Gorakhpur brought honor to their state and families by securing high ranks. Their achievement has brought joy to their families.

Daughters from Bhadohi and Gorakhpur districts of Uttar Pradesh have brought glory to the state by passing the UPSC-2025 examination. Bhadohi’s daughter Ifra Shams Ansari achieved All India Rank (AIR) 24, while Gorakhpur’s daughter Ishita Sharma achieved AIR 26. Their success has brought joy to the entire district and family. Ifra Shams Ansari is set to become the district’s first IAS officer.

Ifra Shams Ansari, a resident of Rotahan village in the Chauri Bazaar area of ​​Bhadohi city, has created history by securing an All India Rank of 24 in the prestigious Union Public Service Commission (UPSC-2025) examination. Her father, Shams Ansari, said he could not be happier during this holy month of Ramadan. He said the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is one of the most prestigious and influential civil services in the country, and his daughter’s selection is a matter of pride for the entire family.

Ifra completed her primary education from Lucknow.

Her father, Shams Ansari, is in the carpet business. He said Ifra completed her primary education at La Martiniere Girls’ College in Lucknow. She then earned a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Economics from Lady Shri Ram College for Women in Delhi. She furthered her education by earning a Masters (M.A.) in Economics from the Delhi School of Economics.

Took coaching from RCA

To prepare for the Civil Services Examination, she took coaching from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) of Jamia Millia Islamia, after which she successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Her father, Shams Ansari, said that his daughter was inspired to take the exam by her classmate, Shruti Sharma, who had passed the UPSC Civil Services Examination two years earlier and is currently an IAS officer.

Learn where Ifra got her inspiration from.

Shruti Sharma’s success gave Ifra the confidence and inspiration that she too could reach this level. After discussions with her family, she began preparing for the Civil Services Examination. She secured a rank in her first attempt, but due to her relatively low rank, she re-took the exam and secured 24th rank in her second attempt. Shams Ansari further stated that his family always provides full support to children.

Gorakhpur’s daughter created history

Ifrah is the second of their children and is no less important to the family than a son. They said that their daughter has brought them the greatest joy during this holy month of Ramadan. The family wishes that she continues to serve the nation and society with excellence, and that Allah grants her continued success. Ishita Sharma, a resident of Raptinagar, Gorakhpur, is no less. She secured the 26th rank in the UPSC 2025 results in her fourth attempt.

Completed studies from Delhi University

After completing her B.Com and M.Com from Delhi University, Ishita chose commerce as her optional subject. She began preparing for the Civil Services exam while living at home. She made it to the interview stage on her third attempt, but was unsuccessful. However, Ishita secured the 26th rank in the UPSC exam on her fourth attempt. Ishita’s father, DK Sharma, is a bank manager, and her mother, Archana Sharma, is a homemaker.

Passed NET-JRF in the first attempt

Ishita passed the NET-JRF in her first attempt. It was only after that that she began preparing for the civil services. Ishita attributes her success to dedication, hard work, and commitment. She emphasized that choosing an optional subject for the civil services should be thoughtful. She gave full credit for her success to her elder brother. She stated that she would work to improve education while holding this position.

(Report- Rohit Gupta/Bhadohi- Pradeep Tiwari/Gorakhpur)

source: http://www.tv9hindi.com / TV9 Bharatvarsh / Home> Hindi News> State> Uttar Pradesh / by Rohit Gupta (Bhadohi) / Pradeep Tiwari (Gorakhpur) / translated from Hindi to English / March 07th, 2026

38 from Jamia Millia RCA crack UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025

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INDIA :

As many as 38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 the result of which was declared today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.

UPSC CSE Result 2025: 

As many as 38 candidates from the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA), Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 the result of which was declared today i.e. Friday March 06, 2026.

Significantly, 04 candidates have secured positions within the top 50 ranks and shine at All India Ranks 7, 14, 24, and 29, becoming top performers from the Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Among the 38 candidates from the Jamia RCA UPSC Coaching Centre who have successfully qualified in the examination, securing positions in various All India and Central Services, 15 are women candidates.

“This highlights the important role played by Jamia Millia Islamia in promoting equity and inclusivity within the ‘steel frame of India'”, the university said.

List of JMI RCA UPSC CSE 2025 Toppers

  1. A R Rajah Mohaideen (7)
  2. Surabhi Yadav (14)
  3. Ifra Shams Ansari (24)
  4. Nabiya Parvez (29)
  5. Hassan Khan (95)
  6. Navneet Kaur (111)
  7. Sakshi Saxena (151)
  8. Towseef Ahmad Ganai (254)
  9. Anupriya Rai (258)
  10. Ishita Sharma (268)
  11. Md Ishteyaque Rahman (354)
  12. Shadab Ali Khan (415)
  13. Manmohan Tongaria (425)
  14. Muhammed Swalah T A (429)
  15. Abhishek Jayant (441)
  16. Nazia Parween (478)
  17. Kaali Prasad (516)
  18. Gulfiza (535)
  19. Namita Soni (547)
  20. Hashmi Mohammad Umar (549)
  21. Sharukh Khan (575)
  22. Azeem Ahmad (588)
  23. Saista Parwin (614)
  24. Mohd Irfan Kayamkhani (646)
  25. Mohsina Bano (648)
  26. Ghulam Maya Din (663)
  27. Danish Rabbani Khan (665)
  28. Mohd Abuzar Ansari (671)
  29. Muskan Verma (771)
  30. Sneha Yadav (782)
  31. Eslavath Sri Ram Harsha (823)
  32. Ghulam Haider (832)
  33. Pardhuman Seth (853)
  34. Anshul Singh (873)
  35. Vivek Kumar (882)
  36. Lavanya Sp (891)
  37. Borkar Suresh Liladharrao (912)
  38. Md Shahid Raza Khan (955)

About JMI RCA

The Jamia Residential Coaching Academy is renowned in the field of coaching students for Civil Services exams. The academy provides free coaching and training to candidates from SC, ST, Women, and Minority communities who are preparing for the Civil Services Exams and other competitive examinations.

The Jamia RCA provides free coaching and training to the students with a structured learning environment, including a 24×7 library facility and an ecosystem that is one of the best in the country for aspirants of the Civil Services and other competitive examinations.

The academy has consistently given good results in the past, including the UPSC topper in the Civil Services Examination and other Central and State Services toppers. Since its inception, RCA has given more than 600 selections in Civil Services and other Central and State Services.

UPSC Civil Services Result 2025

The Union Public Service Commission or UPSC announced the Civil Services Final Results Friday March 06, 2026. The UPSC declared the list of the UPSC CSE Toppers 2025 based on the result of the written part of Civil Services Examination, 2025 held by the Union Public Service Commission in August, 2025 and the interviews for Personality Test held in December, 2025 – February, 2026.

As many as 53 Muslims have figured in the list of 958 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2025 exams.

Anuj Agnihotri has secured All India Rank 1 (AIR 1), and is UPSC Civil Services 2025 All India Topper. Rajeshwari Suve M has bagged the All India Rank 2 (AIR2) and Akansh Dhull has secured the 3rd position (AIR3).

The toppers have been recommended for various Civil Services posts including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.

Of the total 958 CSE Toppers 2025, 317 are General candidates, 104 EWS, 306 OBC, 158 SC, and 73 ST.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by ummid.com news network / March 06th, 2026

UPSC Civil Services Result 2025 Out: Full List of Muslim Toppers

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As many as 53 Muslims figured in the list of 958 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2025 exams results of which was declared by the UPSC Friday March 06, 2026.

UPSC Civil Services Result 2025: 

As many as 53 Muslims figured in the list of 958 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2025 exams results of which was declared by the UPSC Friday March 06, 2026.

As many as 04 Muslims – A R Rajah Mohaideen, Ifra Shams Ansari, Nabiya Parvez and Hassan Khan, figured in the coveted list of Top 100.

The result of Muslims in the Civil Services 2025 exams has improved as compared to the last year when only 26 Muslims had made to the final list.

List of Muslim Toppers with Ranks

1. 7 – 0818306 – A R Rajah Mohaideen
2. 24 – 6409132 – Ifra Shams Ansari
3. 29 – 0806993 – Nabiya Parvez
4. 95 – 0807895 – Hassan Khan
5. 124 – 0323682 – Arfa Usmani
6. 135 – 0607625 – Khan Saima Seraj Ahmed
7. 157 – 0851961 – Wasim Ur Rahman
8. 253 – 0413785 – Sophia Siddiqui
9. 254 – 1801309 – Towseef Ahmad Ganaie
10. 307 – 0830255 – Mantasha
11. 321 – 5811575 – Asad Aqeel
12. 354 – 4116180 – Md Ishteyaque Rahman
13. 382 – 6315003 – Mohammed Ashmil Shah
14. 411 – 1201049 – Shahida Begum S
15. 415 – 0841896 – Shadab Ali Khan
16. 429 – 1412531 – Muhammed Swalah T A
17. 455 – 6303619 – Shoiab
18. 478 – 6408494 – Nazia Parween
19. 485 – 1210110 – Sheik Mohamed Habisudeen S
20. 497 – 1912530 – Sheik Mohamed Nishath M
21. 513 – 5404215 – Minhaj Shakeel
22. 535 – 2105608 – Gulfiza
23. 549 – 6418492 – Hashmi Mohammad Umar
24. 575 – 0864413 – Sharukh Khan
25. 576 – 1907730 – Asna Anwar
26. 581 – 1804448 – Muneeb Afzal Parrah
27. 588 – 6405397 – Azeem Ahmad
28. 614 – 6421470 – Saista Parwin
29. 625 – 8003085 – Noor Alam
30. 646 – 6408831 – Mohd Irfan Kayamkhani
31. 648 – 2602406 – Mohsina Bano
32. 663 – 3402501 – Ghulam Maya Din
33. 665 – 2626864 – Danish Rabbani Khan
34. 668 – 5803808 – Md Nayab Anjum
35. 671 – 6407027 – Mohd Abuzar Ansari
36. 678 – 1139935 – Insa Khan
37. 695 – 5703524 – Abdul Sufiyan K
38. 708 – 2402117 – Fairuz Fathima M
39. 713 – 1904976 – Mohamed Hashim K
40. 718 – 1902416 – Muhammed Suhail
41. 741 – 0328051 – Thousif Ulla Khan
42. 763 – 3403061 – Koh E Safa
43. 764 – 0619109 – Sana Azmi
44. 773 – 4002952 – Reshma M
45. 811 – 3409679 – Yassar Ahmed Bhatti
46. 832 – 3401291 – Ghulam Haider
47. 860 – 1913151 – Mohamed Shezin C P
48. 869 – 3402386 – Mohd Ajaz Ul Rehman
49. 886 – 1804050 – Azhar Asif Khan
50. 936 – 3409886 – Mohd Sarfraz Choudhary
51. 942 – 1224289 – Abdulla Afridh A
52. 955 – 8001862 – Md Shahid Raza Khan
53. 957 – 0869957 – Irfan Ahmed Lone
54 and 55. It now turned out that there are also “Jahana Sareen V P” – having roll number 5702338 and All India Rank 511, and Shiyad, having roll number 1907064 and rank 743, should also be included in the list.

(Disclaimer: The UPSC does not reveal the religious identity of candidates. The above list has been compiled based on the names of candidates as mentioned in the UPSC Main result released by the Commission. Few names are Muslim sounding but are also used by people belonging to more than one religion. Accrodingly, this list is not final. Also some names might have been missing from the list, or if included, they might not be necessarily a Muslim.

UPSC Civil Services Toppers

The UPSC declared the list of UPSC CSE Toppers based on the result of the written part of Civil Services Examination, 2025 held by the Union Public Service Commission in August, 2025 and the interviews for Personality Test held in December, 2025 – February, 2026.

Anuj Agnihotri has secured All India Rank 1 (AIR 1), and is UPSC Civil Services 2025 All India Topper. Rajeshwari Suve M has bagged the All India Rank 2 (AIR2) and Akansh Dhull has secured the 3rd position (AIR3).

The toppers have been recommended for various Civil Services posts including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.

Of the total 958 CSE Toppers 2025, 317 are General candidates, 104 EWS, 306 OBC, 158 SC, and 73 ST.

UPSC Civil Services Result 2025 – Top 25

1. 1131589 Anuj Agnihotri
2. 4000040 Rajeshwari Suve M
3. 3512521 Akansh Dhull
4. 0834732 Raghav Jhunjhunwala
5. 0409847 Ishan Bhatnagar
6. 6410067 Zinnia Aurora
7. 0818306 A R Rajah Mohaideen
8. 0843487 Pakshal Secretry
9. 0831647 Astha Jain
10. 1523945 Ujjwal Priyank
11. 1512091 Yashaswi Raj Vardhan
12. 0840280 Akshit Bhardwaj
13. 7813999 Ananya Sharma
14. 5402316 Surabhi Yadav
15. 3507500 Simrandeep Kaur
16. 0867445 Monika Srivastava
17. 0829589 Chitwan Jain
18. 5604518 Sruthii R
19. 0105602 Nisar Dishant Amrutlal
20. 6630448 Ravi Raaz
21. 5810539 Shubham Singh
22. 0865516 Geetika Arora
23. 1018309 Jeenu Sri Jaswanth Chandra
24. 6409132 Ifra Shams Ansari
25. 3522397 Bhavika Chopra

Performance of Muslims in Civil Services Since 2009

In 2024, a total of 26 Muslims figured in the list of 1,009 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2024 exams result of which was declared by the UPSC on April 22, 2025.

In 2023, a total of 1,016 candidates were recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for different Civil Services posts. Of them 51 were Muslims.

In 2022, a total number of 933 candidates were recommended for IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS and other civil services posts. Of them 30 were Muslims.

In 2021, a total of 685 were recommended in the UPSC Civil Services 2021 Merit List. Of them, 21 were Muslims. This was the worst performance of Muslim candidates in a decade.

On ther hand, a total of 31 Muslims had cracked the Civil Services Exam (CSE), also known as IAS exam, in 2020 when UPSC had recommended 761 candidates for the top CS posts.

In 2019, 42 Muslims had cracked the exam whereas in 2018 just 27 Muslims had made it to the final result.

The years 2016 and 2017 were the brightest period for Muslim candidates. In 2016, 52 Muslims figured in the list of successful candidates whereas in 2017 their tally was 50.

In 2015, 34 Muslims were among the 1,078 candidates recommended by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) whereas 38 Muslims were in the list of total 1,236 candidates in 2014.

In 2013, a total of 34 Muslims had cleared the exam, whereas in 2012, 30 Muslims were among the successful candidates, four of them were among top 100.

Similarly in 2012, 30 Muslims were among the successful candidates and in 2011, 31 Muslims were among the 920 selected for the civil services.

Likewise, in 2010 among the 875 successful candidates 21 were Muslims with Dr. Shah Faisal of Kashmir topping the exam at the national level.

In 2009, a total of 31 Muslims were in the list of 791 successful candidates.

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by ummid.com news network / March 09th, 2026