Anshika Verma, hailing from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, completed her primary education in Noida. She then pursued a B.Tech degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Galgotia College, Noida, graduating in 2018.
After her graduation, Anshika started preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2019, dedicating all her time to self-study in Prayagraj, without any coaching.
With determination and persistence, Anshika cracked the UPSC CSE on her second attempt in 2020, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 136.
Anshika credits a significant part of her success to her supportive family, including her father, a retired employee of the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Corporation Limited (UPEL), and her mother, a homemaker.
Besides her professional achievements, Anshika is also a social media star, with a strong presence on Instagram, where she has around 257,000 followers.