Krittika Mishra: Hindi Medium Topper Finds Love at Mahakumbh, Becomes IAS in Second Attempt

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News18•12-01-2026, 17:32
Krittika Mishra: Hindi Medium Topper Finds Love at Mahakumbh, Becomes IAS in Second Attempt
- •Krittika Mishra, from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, cleared the UPSC exam in her second attempt, securing 66th rank and topping among Hindi medium candidates.
- •Daughter of a college lecturer, Krittika pursued her studies in Hindi medium despite advice to switch to English.
- •After failing her first attempt, she analyzed mistakes, focused on answer writing, and chose Hindi Literature as her optional subject.
- •Her love story with IAS Ankur Tripathi began at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj; they also met during LBSNAA foundation course.
- •Krittika advises Hindi medium candidates to overcome fear, read selected books, and practice answer writing regularly.
Why It Matters: Krittika Mishra, a Hindi medium topper, proved language is no barrier to UPSC success and found love along the way.
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