Failed UPSC IES by just 1 mark, a year later Mridupani Nambi turned the reverse into AIR 21
One mark separated Mridupani Nambi from her target in 2020. After months of preparation, she missed out on qualifying for the preliminary stage of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination (ESE), also known as Indian Engineering Services (IES), with a single mark. The result left her disappointed, but it also changed the way she approached the exam.Instead of treating the setback as the end of his journey, he saw it as an opportunity to prepare differently. He removed the distractions, refined his strategy, and returned the following year with a clearer plan. His second attempt resulted in an All India Rank (AIR) 21, securing his place as an officer in the Indian Engineering Services.
Early years and training in engineering
Mridupani Nambi is a native of Hyderabad where she completed her schooling. In an interview, she shared that she was academically inclined from a young age and developed a strong interest in engineering and technology during her school years.After completing class 12, he started preparing for the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE), aiming to study engineering from a reputed institution. He later enrolled at the G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, where he completed his Bachelor of Technology (BTech).His training in engineering gradually strengthened his interest in competitions. While pursuing her degree, she also began to think more seriously about her long-term career goals.
UPSC Engineering Services Exam Selection
After graduation, Mridupani chose to prepare for the Union Public Service Commission’s engineering services examination instead of immediately looking for a job. During his academic years, he had come to know about the various examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, and the Engineering Services Examination emerged as the path he wanted to take.The decision meant a shift from academic preparation to one focused on public service through engineering.
The reverse of a brand
Mridupani appeared for the engineering services exam for the first time in 2020. Despite her preparation, she fell short in the preliminary exam with just one mark.The result was difficult to accept. Missing an exam by such a narrow margin can often seem more disheartening than a wider gap because it raises questions about what could have been done differently. For a brief period, she felt disappointed. However, instead of allowing that disappointment to define the outcome, he decided that his next attempt would be different.
A change in preparation
After the result, Mridupani reduced distractions by staying away from her phone and social media. The decision allowed him to devote more time to revision and structured preparation.His second attempt focused on consistent revision, mock tests and time management. Instead of starting from scratch, he worked on improving the areas that had prevented him from clearing the exam in his first attempt.
AIR 21 in the second attempt
The revised preparation paid off. In his second attempt, Mridupani secured the All India Rank 21 in the Union Public Service Commission Engineering Services Examination and became an officer in the All India Engineering Services.Their journey shows how a narrow failure does not necessarily determine the final outcome. A single mark kept her out of the exam one year, but disciplined preparation helped her crack the next year.For many aspirants, his story serves as a reminder that setbacks are not always indicators of ability. Sometimes they become the point from which more focused and effective preparation begins.
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