"Tried 5 Times, Now At Rank 3": Civil Services Topper Uma Harathi
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UPSC Results: Uma Harathi N, AIR 3, shared an important message today for the young aspirants: "It's okay to fail. I failed so many times."
It took Uma Harathi N, an engineering graduate from Telangana, five attempts to clear the civil services exam. Ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination 2022, she shared an important message today for the young aspirants: "It's okay to fail. I failed so many times. Just be proud of yourself."
Uma, an IIT-Hyderabad graduate, is among the women who secured the top four positions - along with Ishita Kishore (AIR 1), Garima Lohia (AIR 2), and Smriti Mishra (AIR 4), all graduates of the Delhi University.
"This was my fifth attempt. This has been a long process and it was not easy. But it was a great journey. I learnt from my mistakes and discovered myself," she told NDTV, crediting her family and friends for her success.
The 28-year-old said it was her father who motivated her towards civil services. "He kept telling me what a great platform it is - both as a career and a platform where I can do something meaningful," said Uma, who holds a BTech degree in civil engineering.
