IIT Patna Alumnus Mohammed Shakib Secures AIR-1 in UPSC IES Exam 2025

• Mohammed Shakib, an IIT Patna alumnus (2019-23), achieved All India Rank 1 in the UPSC IES Civil Engineering exam 2025.
• Hailing from Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, Shakib's journey involved starting UPSC preparation in his fourth year of engineering.
• Despite initial academic struggles and failing a subject, he dedicated himself fully to his goal.
• He secured AIR 15 in his second attempt (2024) before clinching AIR 1 in his third attempt (2025).
• Shakib's strategy included 10 hours of study daily, 8-10 revisions of the syllabus, and consistent practice with test series.

Why It Matters: Mohammed Shakib's journey from IIT Patna to UPSC IES AIR-1 exemplifies focused dedication and perseverance.