From CBSE Topper to UPSC AIR 1 Dream: Meet Tanya Singh, the Bulandshahr Girl Inspired by Civil Services Toppers
The CBSE has announced the Class 12 Result 2026 and approx 89% students qualified. That’s where the inspiring story of Tanya Singh continues to motivate aspirants across India. Tanya Singh is a former CBSE topper who had achieved a perfect 500 out of 500 in Class 12 board examinations. She aspires to become an IAS officer by achieving UPSC AIR 1. Let's explore her journey through this article.
Key Points
- Tanya Singh of Bulandshahr scored 500/500 in her 2022 CBSE exams.
- She planned to be a CBSE topper in 2022 and a UPSC topper in 2027.
- She emphasizes conceptual clarity over rote learning for success.
Tanya Singh belongs to Bulandshahr, a city in Uttar Pradesh. She made national headlines in 2022 after scoring full marks in all five subjects including English, History, Geography, Economics, and Hindi Vocal Music. She completed her schooling at Delhi Public School Bulandshahr and has become the most talked about CBSE topper.
What makes Tanya stand out from others is her planning for the future. Some interviews of her showed her mentioning that she had written down her goals on paper back in 2020 itself such as “CBSE Topper 2022” and “UPSC Topper 2027.”
Tanya’s Educational Background
Tanya has completed her schooling from DPS Bulandshahr and was the topper in CBSE 12 board examinations by scoring 500 out of 500 marks.
Tanya’s Aspirations of Becoming an IAS Officer
Her aspiration of becoming an IAS officer can be looked upon by the growing influence of UPSC toppers in the country and the availability of these toppers on social media platforms. Many civil services toppers over the years, such as Tina Dabi, Kanishk Kataria, Shruti Sharma, Srushti Deshmukh, and many others have inspired a lot of the young generation.
Tanya’s Study Methodology
Tanya is a firm believer in understanding the concepts rather than rote learning. She confirmed this many times in the interviews given by her after her CBSE results. She said that pursuing a single chapter or topic at a time with full conceptual clarity was her aim. Only after completing a topic in entirety, she moves to the next one.
Other CBSE Toppers with Similar Ambitions
Tanya is not the only CBSE topper dreaming of joining the civil services. In recent years, several board toppers have expressed their dream of becoming IAS officers. Students see UPSC toppers not just as toppers but as individuals capable of bringing reforms in the society.
Another CBSE Topper who dreams of becoming an IAS officer is Savi Jain. She scored 499 out of 500 in CBSE Class 12 examinations.
Tanya’s journey shows that consistent effort, determination, and self-discipline can ake you succeed in any field of life.
Upasna is an education journalist and subject matter expert with an extensive background in the competitive exam landscape. Currently contributing to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, Upasna specializes in creating well-researched, aspirant-centric content and simplifying complex topics for competitive examinations. Her academic expertise, coupled with her own firsthand experience preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, helps her provide strategic preparation insights and a comprehensive perspective to aspirants. She holds a Master's degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences. Apart from delivering valuable exam resources, Upasna is a passionate communications professional who also enjoys reading and writing.
