Sakshi Saxena Cracks UPSC with Rank 151, Fulfills Mother's Dream Without Coaching

• Delhi University alumna Sakshi Saxena from Ghaziabad secured 151st rank in UPSC Civil Services 2025 on her third attempt.
• She achieved success through self-study, without traditional coaching, fulfilling her mother's long-cherished dream.
• Sakshi, an Anthropology graduate, dedicated 8 hours daily, utilizing Unacademy and Sarthi IAS programs, and was part of Jamia RCA.
• Despite clearing UPPSC and BPSC mains, she faced mental health challenges balancing multiple exams and managing stress.
• Her parents are lawyers and mediators; she holds degrees from DU and Prayagraj, and was a KVPY and ICMR fellow.