IAS

Nandini K R

IASBatch 2016Rank #1
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About

UPSC CSE 2016 Topper (AIR 1). Nandini K R secured the first rank in the prestigious Civil Services Examination, 2016, through consistent hard work and a disciplined strategy. Her journey from a humble background to the pinnacle of civil services is truly inspirational.

Quick Details

ServiceIAS
Batch2016
Rank1
Optional SubjectKannada Literature
Attempts4

Parents

Father NameRamesh
Father OccupationAssistant Schoolmaster
Mother NameVimala
Mother OccupationHomemaker

Marks & Academics

Optional Subject Marks331
Interview Marks193
Total Marks1120
Essay Marks142
Gs Paper 1 Marks131
Gs Paper 2 Marks103
Gs Paper 3 Marks116
Gs Paper 4 Marks104
Optional Paper 1 Marks164
Optional Paper 2 Marks167
Tenth School NameSt. Joseph Convent Girls High School, Kolar
Twelfth School NameAlva's PU College, Moodbidri
Twelfth StreamScience
Graduation College NameMS Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore
Graduation DegreeB.E. in Civil Engineering
Post Graduation MarksNot Applicable
Post Graduation College NameNot Applicable
Post Graduation DegreeNot Applicable

Other Information

HometownKembodi, Kolar
Home StateKarnataka
CadreKarnataka
HobbiesReading literature, playing volleyball
AchievementsSecured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2016. Cleared exam in fourth attempt.
StrugglesDid not clear prelims in first two attempts; secured IRS in third attempt before achieving AIR 1.
Work ExperienceWorked as Assistant Engineer in Karnataka Public Works Department; underwent probation at National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics in Faridabad as an IRS officer.