: Topped Sanskriti School, New Delhi (10 CGPA in Class 10; 97.4% in Class 12). Graduation : B.Tech from IIT Kanpur (Batch of 2017). Post-Graduation : MBA from IIM Ahmedabad UPSC Strategy & Expertise
Pratyush is widely known in the UPSC community for his analytical and "non-traditional" approach to the exam. His strategy focuses on efficiency rather than brute-force memorization. pratyush pandey ias
A feature on (IAS 2020 Batch, AIR 21) would likely highlight his rapid ascent— cracking the UPSC Civil Services Examination in his first attempt at just 24 years old . An alumnus of both IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad , his story blends elite academic pedigree with a highly pragmatic approach to one of the world’s toughest exams. Key Themes for a Profile : Topped Sanskriti School, New Delhi (10 CGPA
Sanskriti School, New Delhi (10 CGPA in Class 10; 97.4% in Class 12) [4]. Undergraduate: B.Tech from IIT Kanpur (8.9/10 GPA) [4]. Postgraduate: MBA from IIM Ahmedabad (2019) [4, 7]. Optional Subject: Sociology [4, 8]. 💡 Preparation Philosophy His strategy focuses on efficiency rather than brute-force
He argues that good answer writing balances correctness with "strength" and novelty, avoiding generic platitudes that put examiners to sleep [16].
The second attempt brought him to the interview stage, but the final list didn’t have his name. Rank 612 – too low for the IAS. He could have settled for an IRS or IPS, but Pratyush wanted to shape policy from the district collector’s chair. So he went for a third attempt – the “do or die.”