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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet man, IIT alumnus who left high paying job at Microsoft, became actor, left acting to pass one of India's toughest exams, he is..., currently...
Success stories: The glamorous world of TV and films is filled with fame and money. It is said that once you step into it, it is difficult to return, but Abhay Daga from Maharashtra decided to become an IPS officer after making his debut in the glamorous world with the TV serial 'Sia Ke Ram'. He is an IIT alumnus and has worked for some of the top companies in the world. Abhay Daga is officially known as Abhay Rajendra Daga, a native of Maharashtra. His father Dr. Rajendra and mother Dr. Meena Daga are well-known child specialists in Wardha, Maharashtra. JEE exam preparation After completing his schooling up to 10th grade at BVB Lloyds Vidya Niketan School, Wardha, he moved to Hyderabad for his intermediate studies. There, he prepared for the JEE exam alongside his school studies. Abhay passed the JEE exam in 2013. According to some records, Abhay secured 500th rank in the JEE exam. With this rank, Abhay Daga got admission to one of the country's top engineering institutions, IIT Kharagpur. Abhay obtained a degree in IT from IIT Kharagpur according to the official website of IIT Kharagpur Alumni. TV show and job There are now many actors in Bollywood who became actors after completing engineering from IIT. Abhay Daga's story is somewhat similar. During his studies at IIT Kharagpur, his interest in acting and theater grew. In 2018, he played the role of Shatrughna in the popular TV show 'Sia Ke Ram' on Star Plus. After that, he worked as a software engineer at Microsoft. Quit job for UPSC exam After working in the TV industry and Microsoft, Abhay resigned from his high-paying job in 2021. He started preparing for the UPSC exam. His hard work paid off, and in 2023, he passed the UPSC CSE, one of the toughest exams in the world. Abhay Daga's UPSC CSE rank was 185. Becoming IPS Officer There are many people in the industry who have left their established careers to become actors, but Abhay Daga made a completely different decision. Abhay Rajendra Daga scored 799 marks in the UPSC Mains examination and 179 marks in the interview. With a rank of 185 in the UPSC CSE 2023, he secured a government job in the Indian Police Service (IPS).
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UPSC Civil Services 2024: Pune's Archit Dongre achieves AIR 3, tops Maharashtra rankings
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 today, April 22, 2025. Pune's Archit Parag Dongre has secured All India Rank (AIR) 3, emerging as Maharashtra's top performer in one of India's most competitive examinations. The UPSC Civil Services final results announced today feature: Shakti Dubey (AIR 1) Harshita Goyal (AIR 2) Archit Parag Dongre (AIR 3) A total of 1,009 candidates have been recommended for various administrative services including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). Early education and professional background Archit Parag Dongre laid the foundation of his academic journey in Mumbai, where he completed his schooling before advancing to Pune for his junior college education. Like an architect meticulously designing his future, he pursued a in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the prestigious Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT). After graduation, Dongre briefly navigated the corporate waters, working in the IT sector for approximately one year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play this game for 3 minutes, if you own a mouse Undo Transition to UPSC preparation In what proved to be a watershed moment in his career trajectory, Dongre chose to leave the well-charted seas of corporate employment and set sail toward the challenging horizon of civil services. This bold course correction required him to resign from his IT position and anchor himself firmly to UPSC preparation. He selected Philosophy as his optional subject, a compass that would guide him through the intellectual challenges ahead. Remarkable improvement Archit's remarkable achievement in 2024 was built on past success. He had previously cleared the UPSC CSE 2023, securing AIR 153. Unwilling to settle, he continued his preparation with determination, eventually climbing to AIR 3 this year. His journey reflects a strong commitment to public service and an unwavering focus on improvement. Pune's significance in civil services preparation Dongre's accomplishment adds another jewel to Pune's crown as an emerging powerhouse in civil services preparation, second only to Delhi in the national landscape. The city functions as a fertile ecosystem for UPSC aspirants, offering a constellation of specialized coaching institutes, well-equipped libraries, and collaborative study groups, particularly concentrated in the educational corridors of Deccan and FC Road areas. Dongre's transformation from an engineering graduate to securing one of the most coveted positions in India's administrative pantheon serves as a beacon for thousands of aspirants, illuminating how dedication, methodical preparation, and continuous self-refinement can forge a path to excellence in the civil services examination.
