(Success Story) IAS Topper 2015 - Sharanya A (AIR-7)
Twenty-six-year-old
Sharanya A could have easily been an IT professional like many engineering grads
who pass out every year. But she chose not to. When she graduated from SRM
University with a B Tech in Information Technology five years ago, she set her
mind on becoming a civil servant.
On Tuesday, she realised her dream and in style. Having secured the All India seventh rank, she is the highest rank holder from Tamil Nadu.
Her success comes after a determined pursuit of her dream. It was on her fourth attempt that she cleared the exam.
“This time, I was expecting to crack it but to find myself as the All India seventh rank holder is a pleasant surprise,” she told Express. Busy handling congratulatory calls and giving media bytes, Sharanya credits her family’s support as a big factor that enabled her success. “Everytime I was down, they encouraged me. Their words and support were a great source of hope for me.”