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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Ujjain girl emerges zonal topper
Indore: Harshita Goyal, originally from Ujjain and currently residing in Indore, emerged as the Kanpur zone topper in the girls' category in the JEE Advanced 2025 results announced on Monday. With an All India Rank (AIR) of 434, Harshita also secured the top position among girls in Madhya Pradesh. Harshita moved to Indore in 2023 after Class 10 to pursue JEE coaching at a reputed institute. With a strong aspiration to enter the engineering field, she relocated to a hostel to focus on her studies. However, within a few months, she fell seriously ill, suffering from typhoid followed by pneumonia, which kept her away from studies for nearly one and a half months. Concerned about her health, her family decided that her 75-year-old maternal grandmother, Madhu Pandviya, would move to Indore to stay with her. Since early 2024, Harshita has been staying in Indore with her grandmother, while her mother, Meghna Goyal, continues to work as a private banker in Ujjain. Speaking about her success, Harshita said, "I expected a good result based on the answer keys, but I never imagined I would top the state. It was truly surprising." "Apart from my teachers at the coaching, my mother and grandmother kept me motivated throughout," said Harshita. Harshita believes in strengthening what she already knows before focusing on her weaker areas. Even during the final phase of exam preparation, she prioritised revising her strong subjects. Additionally, many other students from the city secured high ranks. Chirayu Jain from the city secured AIR 28, while Shantanu Patel secured AIR 174 in the general category and AIR 25 in the OBC category, followed by Atharv Airen with AIR 265. Over 2,100 students from the city appeared for the exam, which was held on May 18. More than 200 students from the city secured AIR ranks between 100 and 1,000 this year. TNN
News18
26-05-2025
- General
- News18
UPSC CDS: Grandfather's Dream In Her Heart, Rohtak Girl Set To Join Indian Army With AIR 3
Last Updated: Harshita credits her grandfather, Ran Singh, a retired PWD Superintendent, for inspiring her to aim high and nurturing her dream of becoming a gazetted officer In a remarkable feat, a young woman from Haryana's Rohtak district has secured the third rank (AIR-3) nationwide in the UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination. Fulfilling her grandfather's long-cherished dream of seeing her become a gazetted officer, Harshita Kadian is now set to serve the nation as an officer in the Indian Army. The UPSC conducts the CDS exam twice a year to recruit eligible candidates for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Harshita received her primary education from OP Modern Jindal School in Hisar and later completed her honours degree in History at Delhi University. Her family, deeply rooted in the field of education, runs an English and IELTS coaching academy in Hisar. Her father, Ashok Kadian, and mother, Kiran Kadian, have been instrumental in her success. Harshita's family originally comes from Dubaldhan village in Jhajjar district. Her grandfather, Ran Singh, retired as a Superintendent from the Public Works Department (PWD), and her grandmother, Omvati Devi, is a retired government Hindi teacher. Harshita credits her grandfather for instilling in her the passion for success and the aspiration to become a gazetted officer. Harshita attributes her success to her relentless hard work and confidence. 'Respect for the Army uniform has always been close to my heart. Today, my family is proud that I will soon be serving the nation as an officer," she said.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Harshita Kadian from Rohtak secures All India Rank 3 in CDS exam 2025
Harshita Kadian with her grandparents, the pillars of inspiration behind her remarkable journey to becoming an Indian Army officer. ROHTAK: In a proud moment, Harshita Kadian from Rohtak has secured the All India Rank 3 in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination whose result was announced on Friday evening. A symbol of determination, discipline, and dedication, Harshita is all set to don the coveted uniform of an Indian Army officer. Harshita completed her schooling at O.P. Modern Jindal School, Hisar, and pursued History Honours from Delhi University. She hails from an academically inclined family – her father Ashok Kadian and mother Kiran Kadian run an English Spoken and IELTS Academy in Hisar. The roots of the Kadian family trace back to village Dubaldhan in Jhajjar district. Her grandfather, Ran Singh, is a retired Superintendent from the PWD department, and her grandmother, Omwati Devi, retired as a government Hindi teacher. Talking to TOI, Harshita shared, 'The respect for the army uniform has always lived in my heart. Today, my entire family is proud that I will soon serve the nation as an officer.' She added with emotion, 'My grandfather always dreamt of seeing me become a gazetted officer. He instilled in me the passion to succeed. Two things have always stayed with me – hard work and self-belief.' Harshita said that after cracking her written exam, she had gone to Pryagraj for SSB exam and the result announced yesterday was much waited and finally her hard work paid off. Invest in Their Tomorrow, Today: Equip your child with the essential AI skills for a future brimming with possibilities | Join Now
Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Rohtak girl Harshita Kadian bags 3rd all-India rank in Combined Defence Services exam
1 2 3 Rohtak: Rohtak resident Harshita Kadian has secured the third all-India rank (AIR) in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination, the result of which was announced on Friday evening. CDS is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission ( UPSC ) twice a year to recruit candidates for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Harshita completed her schooling at OP Modern Jindal School, Hisar, and pursued history honours from Delhi University. She hails from an academically inclined family, her father, Ashok Kadian, and mother, Kiran Kadian, own an English-speaking and IELTS preparation academy in Hisar. The roots of the Kadian family trace to Dubaldhan village in Jhajjar district. Her grandfather, Ran Singh, is a retired superintendent from the public works department, and her grandmother, Omwati Devi, retired as a govt Hindi teacher. "The respect for the army uniform has always lived in my heart. Today, my entire family is proud that I will soon serve the nation as an officer," Harshita said. She added her grandfather always dreamt of seeing her become a gazetted officer. "He instilled in me the passion to succeed. Two things have always stayed with me – hard work and self-belief," he said.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Harshita Goyal's UPSC Preparation Strategy: From CA to AIR 2 with VisionIAS Foundation
Harshita Goyal, who scored All India Rank 2 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, has shown that a strong basis, constant effort, and clear of intent can turn an aspirant into a topper. Her path from a Chartered Accountant to among the top civil services achievers in the nation captures the core of inner drive and targeted ambition. She discussed in great detail her method in a recent Topper's Talk session, a proud student of the VisionIAS Classroom Foundation Course, offering useful UPSC guidance for aspirants at every stage of their UPSC journey. Watch: Talk of VisionIAS Topper Harshita Goyal (AIR 2) Foundation: Establishing the Groundwork with VisionIAS Having passed her Chartered Accountancy, Harshita enrolled in the VisionIAS Classroom Foundation Course in 2022. She says that her preparation has been much aided by this choice: 'Foundation Course, as the name suggests, created a foundation for me for my further studies.' – Harshita Goyal (AIR 2), at VisionIAS Toppers' Talk At first unsure of how to start, VisionIAS's structure and direction guided her across the large UPSC syllabus. She made sure she was actively involved even though she studied online by consistent searches and careful assignment writing. Her three attempts were supported by classroom notes, which she found to be rather relevant. Her preparation gained consistency and clarity from regular answer writing, class-based assignments, and revision tools including QRM and monthly magazines, reflecting the reach of the best UPSC coaching in Delhi, even in remote learning. From Toppers' Talk: Strategy, Setbacks, & Smart UPSC Preparation Organized Resources and Fundamental Materials Harshita stressed the need of depending on set, ordered resources. VisionIAS classroom notes anchored her preparation; additional tools for conceptual grounding included Quick Revision Materials (QRM), Monthly Magazines, PT365, and NCERTs. She refined rather than replaced these materials throughout her efforts. Prelims Strategy: Consistency and Accuracy After two setbacks in first two attempts, Harshita went to her third Prelims with a more strategic approach: ● Her compass was PYQs: She analysed PYQ's not only for improvement but also for the identification of recurrent themes and direction of concentrated study. ● CSAT was taken seriously: She especially used PYQs and classroom tests to address her weak areas by regular practice. ● Current Affairs: Read newspapers daily (non-negotiable!). Supplemented with monthly magazines/PT 365 smartly. Focused on revising factual information. ● Smart revision: She avoided using fresh materials near the test and instead repeatedly going over familiar notes. ● Mocks for Confidence: Exams like the All India Prelims Test Series and Abhyaas helped her to shape test attitude. ● Attempt Strategy: She tried 98 questions on the real test and observed that strategy has to match personal risk-taking capacity. 'The more mistakes you make in mocks, the more you learn—and the less likely you are to repeat them in the real exam,' Harshita says. Mains Strategy: Practice, Presentation, and Completion The Mains approach of Harshita was quite practice-oriented: ● She solved the PYQs for the past five years, learning answer structure by comparing them with topper copies. ● Emphasizing structure and coherence, she stressed finishing all answers—including writing even when unsure. ● Early on, classroom assignments helped develop writing discipline. ● Especially in difficult areas, note-making was smart like digital for reading and reference, handwritten for memory retention. ● Budget/Eco Survey summaries, Mains 365, and high-frequency theme use of diagrams drove GS3 preparation. ● Essay and Ethics: Regular essay practice for Harshita came from copies of toppers, newspapers, and peer reviews. In Ethics, for values like integrity and empathy, she drew on stakeholder diagrams, tables, and clear, concise examples. Further, VisionIAS Ethics lectures and toppers' answers formed her basis; applied with structure and clarity. Interview: presence of mind over perfection ● Harshita stressed thorough DAF-based preparation—that is, practicing questions for every keyword. ● She brainstormed using ChatGPT and peer review. ● Her interview readiness centered mostly on personality qualities including empathy, calmness, and articulation Attitude, Drive, and Handling Obstacles ● Early setbacks notwithstanding, Harshita stayed grounded and optimistic. ● She stayed close to her basic inspiration: family support and social responsibility. ● Equipped with interests (painting, movies, Ludo) and exercise for balanced preparation. Harshita Quotes: 'UPSC is a part of life- not life itself; Ordinary efforts done consistently leads to extraordinary results.' In essence, a blueprint for resilient and introspective preparation. The UPSC strategy and path of Harshita shows the value of consistent self-belief, timely mentoring, and disciplined learning. Her focus on classroom UPSC study material, rigorous practice, early answer writing, and emotional fortitude provides aspirants preparing for the Civil Services Examination with a clear, practical road map. ✅ FAQs: Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2, 2024 1. How did Harshita Goyal begin UPSC prep after CA? Answer: She joined the VisionIAS Foundation Course (2022) to build a structured base and navigate the vast syllabus. 2. What resources did Harshita Goyal use? Answer: She relied on VisionIAS notes, QRM, Monthly Magazines, PT365, and NCERTs, focusing on consistent revision. 3. How did she crack Prelims after two failures? Answer: By analyzing PYQs, strengthening CSAT, taking mock tests, revising familiar notes, and refining her attempt strategy. 4. What was Harshita Goyal Mains strategy? Answer: She focused on daily answer writing, structured presentation, using Mains 365, topper copies, and peer feedback. 5. How did she prepare for the Interview? Answer: Through DAF-based questions, mock practice, and emphasizing calmness, clarity, and empathy over perfection. 'This article is part of sponsored content programme.'
