Mavis Tak passed the UPSC exam on her third try
In short
- Her father struggled to pay her school fees, and she was forced to leave school for a year.
- She failed the UPSC Civil Services Examination twice.
- On her third attempt she achieved All India Rank 386 and is now an IPS officer.
Why the Good News Desk likes this one
Mavis Tak came from Rajasthan and faced financial hardship and social expectations while chasing a place in the Indian Police Service. Her third attempt at the UPSC exam won her a high national rank. Her story shows what persistence looks like for a young woman from a family with few resources.
From Times of India
Mavis Tak's journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai represents resilience and determination. Battling financial hardships and societal expectations, she refused to give up on her dream to become an IPS officer. After two unsuccessful attempts at the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Mavis achieved All India Rank 386 on her third try.
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For kids
Mavis wanted very much to become a police officer. She did not pass the big test the first two times she tried. She kept trying, and on the third try she passed. Talk about it: what is a time you kept trying at something even when it was hard?
