Lost her father at young age, topped UPSC exam with 1063 marks, became IAS Officer with AIR…, she is…

Garima Lohia finished her schooling in Buxar and graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University in New Delhi.

With a strong desire to succeed and the drive to accomplish one’s ambitions, nothing can prevent an individual from reaching their objectives. In this article, we will discuss the success story of Garima Lohia of Bihar. After losing her father at the age of just 8, Garima sustained herself by focusing on her mother’s wishes and on achieving success through education. As a result, Garima secured an All-India Rank 2 in the rigorous UPSC examination. She was selected for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).

Garima Lohia was born in the Buxar district of Bihar. Her father was a businessman. He died in an accident in 2014 when Garima was in Class 12th. Her family was left devastated following the loss of their father; however, Garima’s mother encouraged her to continue moving forward with her life. Her mother had always dreamed that her daughter would become an IAS officer one day, and because of Garima’s determination and hard work, that dream became a reality.

Garima Lohia finished her schooling in Buxar and graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University in New Delhi with an Accounting degree in 2020. After graduation, Garima pursued her dream of clearing the UPSC exam and immediately started preparing for it. Garima did not attend classes at a coaching centre; instead, she used her time effectively during the COVID-19 pandemic when all institutions were closed. Garima used several online platforms to study (YouTube, etc.). When Garima took the UPSC exam in 2021, she failed to clear her preliminary examination.

After experiencing her first setback, Garima Lohia made adjustments to her approach to learning, devoting much more time to preparation than she had initially done. Specifically, she began studying 12 hours each day while following a strict daily schedule that involved studying between 9 PM and 9 AM. Furthermore, she opted for Accounting and Commerce as her optional subjects on the UPSC exam she took in 2022. In 2022, when she appeared for the UPSC exam for the second time, she secured All India Rank 2 and became an IAS officer. She was allocated to the Bihar cadre and is currently posted in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.