Patiala, March 11, 2026
The recently declared results of the UPSC Civil Services Examination have brought immense pride to students from Patiala and Punjab, who have achieved remarkable success and made their families, institutions, and the state proud.
Notable achievers include:
- Kritika Chaudhary from Mohali (Punjab), who secured All India Rank (AIR) 312 in the UPSC CSE 2025 (results declared in March 2026).
- Aakriti Dobhal (also referred to as Akriti Dobhal in some reports), resident of Chandigarh/Mohali region, who clinched AIR 93 in the same examination.
From earlier batches, students from Patiala also performed exceptionally:
- Raj Barinder Singh from Bakshiwala village, Patiala, secured AIR 780 in the UPSC CSE 2024.
- Mansavi Sharma (also known as Manasvi Sharma), a student associated with Thapar University, Patiala, achieved AIR 101 in an earlier cycle (UPSC CSE 2022, with consistent recognition in success stories).
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Speaking about their journey, the successful candidates credited their preparation to the Chrome IAS Coaching Institute in Delhi, under the expert guidance of Ravika Purohit and Mridul Purohit. They highlighted that the institute provided comprehensive subject coaching as well as specialized interview preparation, which played a crucial role in their strong performance in both the written exams and the personality test (interview).
It is particularly inspiring that Ravika Purohit, a key faculty member at Chrome IAS, hails from Patiala herself. She completed her schooling at YPS School, Patiala, and higher education at Punjabi University, adding a local connect to their success.
The students emphasized that the institute’s excellent teaching methodology, personalized guidance, and rigorous interview grooming enabled them to excel and reach the pinnacle of their efforts. They extended heartfelt congratulations to the entire Chrome IAS team and management for their dedicated support.
These achievements from Patiala and Punjab not only highlight individual perseverance but also underscore the growing strength of civil services aspirants from the region, motivating many more to pursue their dreams in public service.
