Aayushi Bansal, UPSC IAS 2024 Topper, AIR 7– Biography, State, Marksheet, and Answer Copy

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We are happy to release the Mains answer copy of Aayushi Bansal. She has secured AIR 7 in the UPSC IAS Civil Services Examination 2024. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly.

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UPSC CSE 2024 Rank 7 Aayushi Bansal

1. Birth and Domicile State: Aayushi Bansal was born in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, a city known for its cultural heritage. Her journey from a small town girl to a top ranking civil servant is nothing short of an inspiring fuel to lakhs of girls across India.

2. Family Background: Aayushi lost her father, Late Shri Santosh Bansal and her mother Smt. Santosh Bansal has been her guiding torch, support system and inspiration to pursue her dream in civil services. Her mother is public servant working in LIC and has been her pillar of strength, instilling in her the values of hard work and determination.

3. Educational Background: Aayushi has been an academically bright student since very beginning. She scored a perfect score 10 CGPA in her class 10th from Carmel Convent School, Gwalior. In her class 12th she scored 96.8% from DPS RK Puram, Delhi. She has completed her Engineering degree from IIT Kanpur in Electrical Engineering in 2020. She earned an accolades of being Gold Medal for Best All Rounder Student in 2020.

4. Previous Work Experience: Before plunging into UPSC CSE preparation she has rich experience of first interning as a summer analyst in Goldman Sachs in 2019 and then working in McKinsey and Company from 2020 onwards for about an year.

5. UPSC Preparation Journey: Aayushi commenced her UPSC journey with slow pace with job but quit her job in 2021 and started her full fledged preparation. Aayushi finally reached her success in her 3rd attempt which proved her mettle.

6. Medium of Exam: Her medium of examination was ENGLISH.

7. No. of UPSC CSE Attempts: Aayushi’s tryst with destiny was materialized in her 3rd attempt. But this success of her is truly inspiring and motivational for all the girls out there who dream big but fate might have challenged them with some personal loss.

8. Optional Subject: Aayushi Bansal’s optional paper SOCIOLOGY has played an instrumental role enhancing her overall score and ensuring a single digit rank which is a dream for all the UPSC CSE aspirants.

9. Interest and Hobbies: Beyond academics Aayushi is passionate about Theater on social issues. She also watches movies based on social issues. She also pursues Swimming in her spare time which keeps her disciplined and healthy.

Aayushi Bansal- UPSC CSE Rank 7: Triumph of a Single-Parent Resilience

Aayushi Bansal’s remarkable achievement of securing ALL INDIA RANK 7 in UPSC CSE 2024 becomes even more inspiring when viewed through the lens of her journey as the daughter of a single mother. After losing her father, Aayushi’s mother, Smt. Radha Bansal, a Higher Grade Assistant at LIC, became both her anchor and inspiration, proving that determination and maternal support can overcome life’s toughest challenges.

The academic excellence that brought Aayushi to this moment was forged early- her perfect 10 CGPA in class 10 (Carmel Convent School, Gwalior) and stellar 96.8% in class 12th from DPS RK Puram laid the foundation for her journey to IIT Kanpur. She not only earned a B.Tech degree but also the prestigious Gold Medal for Best Graduating All-Rounder in 2020. At IITs where women remain underrepresented, Aayushi did not just excel academically, but she also pioneered the first female street play team and served as an elected Student Senator, creating safe spaces for female voices in traditionally male-dominated spheres.

Aayushi’s Career choices reflect a modern Indian woman’s agency, transitioning confidently from corporate roles at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey to pursuing public service. Her selection of Sociology as an optional subject and passion for Theater addressing social issues reveal a nuanced understanding of gender dynamics in Indian Society.

For aspiring young women across India, especially those from single-parent households, Aayushi stands as living proof that:

1. Educational Excellence is the great equalizer
2. Multiple career paths are available to today’s women
3. Perseverance (through three UPSC CSE attempts) triumphs over setbacks
4. Cultural Interests (like her love of theater) complement professional success

As Aayushi prepares to join the civil services, she carries forward her mother’s legacy of resilience while becoming a role model herself. Her journey sends a clear message to India’s daughters: with quality education, family support, and self-belief, they can claim their rightful place in shaping the nation’s future. In Aayushi’s story, we see the promise of a new India where women don’t just participate in systems of power- they redefine them.

Forum IAS wishes IAS Aayushi Bansal a stellar career filled with purpose, impact, and the power to uplift countless lives. May her brilliance, compassion, and unwavering determination light the path to transformative governance. Jai Hind!!!

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