From Failing UPSC Prelims Five Times To Securing AIR 249: The Remarkable Journey Of IAS Akriti Sethi
Last Updated:July 27, 2026, 4:08 PM IST UPSC Success Story: After failing the UPSC Prelims five consecutive times, Akriti Sethi finally cracked the exam on her sixth attempt, achieving her dream of joining the IAS. Akriti Sethi hails from Ambala, Haryana. (aakriti.sethi_ias/Instagram) Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, hoping…