Anuj Agnihotri from Rajasthan secured the first rank in UPSC CSE 2025 exam, results of which were declared on Friday. Anuj's father, Krishna Bihari said that his son used to study for around 13 hours daily, and cleared the exam without consulting any coaching centre. ‘13 hours daily, no coaching…’ Anuj's father said that while being on probation period, the 25-year-old still continued his preparation to crack the UPSC exams. He used to study for around 13 hours daily. Speaking about the ‘inspiration’ for his achievement, Anuj Agnihotri said his mother has always been his inspiration to serve people.

Source: Mint March 07, 2026 01:02 UTC