Laghima Tiwari Cracks UPSC in First Attempt Without Coaching, Secures AIR 19

• Alwar's Laghima Tiwari achieved All India Rank 19 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022 in her very first attempt.
• She cleared the country's toughest exam without any coaching, relying solely on self-study and test series.
• A graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Delhi Technological University, she started UPSC preparation after graduation in 2021.
• Laghima was inspired by toppers' interviews, used them to strategize her studies, and chose Anthropology as her optional subject.
• She advises consistency, regular study, and immediate Mains preparation after Prelims, crediting her parents for her success.