Mihir Patel is a 2015 batch IAS officer from the Gujarat cadre. Hailing from Ahmedabad, he secured AIR 27 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2014 in his third attempt. A B.Tech graduate in Computer Engineering from Nirma University, he chose Philosophy as his optional subject. Known for his perseverance, he overcame two unsuccessful attempts before achieving success. As of August 2024, he serves as the Collector of Banaskantha district in Gujarat.