Panchkula Boy Who Rejected Campus Placements Secures AIR 3 in UPSC CSE 2025
UPSC CSE 2025 Results: Panchkula's Akansh Dhull Secures All India Rank 3, Makes Tricity Proud
Chandigarh, March 6, 2026 — In a moment that has brought immense pride to the Tricity region, Akansh Dhull from Panchkula has done what very few manage to accomplish. He has secured All India Rank 3 in the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination 2025, the results of which were officially announced on Friday.
For a young man who has been quietly working towards this goal since 2021, the result is not just a personal victory — it is the culmination of years of sacrifice, focus, and an unwavering belief in his own dream.
UPSC CSE 2025 Results: Akansh Dhull from Panchkula has secured All India Rank 3 in the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination 2025. A graduate of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University, he began preparing for UPSC in 2021 and improved his rank dramatically from AIR 342 in 2023 to AIR 3 in 2025.
From Rohtak to Panchkula — A Journey That Began Early
Akansh Dhull was originally born in Rohtak, a city in Haryana. His family later relocated to Panchkula, where they have been settled for several years now. Although his roots lie in Rohtak, it is Panchkula that he calls home, and it is this city that is celebrating his achievement today.
His schooling was completed in Chandigarh, where he studied at two different schools. Those early years in Chandigarh were formative for Akansh. The academic environment of the city, combined with the values instilled by his family, helped build a strong foundation that would later prove crucial in his journey towards civil services.
The strong academic environment of Chandigarh and the values instilled by his family played an important role in shaping the discipline and focus that later defined his UPSC journey.
SRCC Graduate Who Chose a Dream Over a Package
After completing his school education, Akansh moved to New Delhi for higher studies. He secured admission at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), one of the most prestigious colleges under Delhi University and a name that needs no introduction in academic circles across India. There, he pursued B.Com (Honours), a course that opened several doors for him professionally.
During his time at SRCC, Akansh received promising campus placement opportunities. For most students, landing a strong placement from a college like SRCC would be considered a dream in itself.
But Akansh had a different dream — one that he had carried with him since childhood. He chose to turn down those opportunities and instead committed himself fully to preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
It was a bold decision, and one that has now paid off in the most remarkable way possible.
Four Years of Preparation, One Defining Result
Akansh began his UPSC preparation in 2021. The civil services journey is known to be one of the most demanding and mentally exhausting processes a young person can undertake in India. The syllabus is vast, the competition is fierce, and the uncertainty can be overwhelming at times. Despite all of this, Akansh stayed the course.
In his earlier attempt at the Civil Services Examination 2023, he had secured All India Rank 342. While many would have been satisfied with that result, Akansh saw it differently. For him, it was a stepping stone, not a destination.
He went back to his preparation with renewed energy and a sharper focus, determined to push his rank further up.
His persistence paid off in the most emphatic manner. From Rank 342 in 2023 to Rank 3 in 2025 — the jump speaks volumes about his dedication and the relentless effort he put in over the years.
A Childhood Dream, Finally Realized
According to Akansh, becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer had been his dream since he was a child. It was not something that came to him later in life or was influenced by external factors. It was a calling he felt early on, and every decision he made — from choosing his college to rejecting placement offers — was aligned with that single goal.
Today, that childhood dream stands fulfilled. Akansh Dhull is set to join the ranks of the country's top administrators, and the Tricity region could not be more proud of one of its own.
His story is a reminder that results do not always come immediately, but for those who stay committed and keep pushing forward, they do come — and sometimes, they come in a way that exceeds every expectation.
Akansh Dhull's journey stands as a powerful reminder that dedication, patience, and belief in one's dream can transform years of hard work into extraordinary success.
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