Gaurav Chopra Cracks UPSC in 3rd Attempt with Rank 83 After Initial Failures

• 24-year-old Gaurav Chopra from Balotra district secured 83rd rank in UPSC CSE, fulfilling his IAS dream in his third attempt.
• Overcame initial setbacks, failing Mains in his first attempt and Prelims in his second, by learning from mistakes.
• Maintained distance from mobile phones and social media, dedicating 8-10 hours daily to studies.
• Approached studies without stress, focusing on identifying weaknesses and improving them rather than getting disheartened by low scores.
• Received unwavering family support, with parents encouraging him to choose subjects based on his interests.