Classical Singer Pallavi Mishra Cracks UPSC Without Coaching, Secures AIR 73

• Pallavi Mishra, a classical singer from Bhopal, achieved All India Rank 73 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination on her second attempt without any coaching.
• She holds a law degree from National Law University, Delhi, and a master's degree in music, having trained under Pandit Siddharam Korwara.
• Her family includes her father Ajay Mishra (Senior Advocate), mother Dr. Renu Mishra (Senior Scientist), and elder brother Aditya Mishra (IPS officer), who provided strong support.
• After failing her first UPSC Mains attempt, she focused on improving her essay writing skills, which proved crucial for her success.
• Pallavi Mishra is active on Instagram, inspiring youth with her experiences and advocating for social issues.

Why It Matters: Pallavi Mishra's journey highlights that dedication and self-study can lead to UPSC success, even for artists.