Ishita Kishore Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wiki & More
Here is a comprehensive biography of Ishita Kishore, the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022 topper
Personal Information
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Full Name
Ishita Kishore
Date of Birth
1996
Age (as of 2023)
27 years
Birthplace
Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana
Hometown
Patna, Bihar
Nationality
Indian
Religion
Hinduism
Caste
Kayastha (General Category)
Marital Status
Unmarried
Physical Statistics
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Height
5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight
60 kg
Eye Colour
Black
Hair Colour
Black
Education
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Schooling
Air Force Bal Bharati School, Delhi
College
Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University
Degree
B.A. (Hons) in Economics (2014–2017)
Family
Relation
Name
Occupation
Father
Late Wing Commander Sanjay Kishore
Indian Air Force Officer (deceased in 2004)
Mother
Jyoti Kishore
Retired School Teacher
Brother
Ishan Harsh
Advocate
UPSC Journey
Attribute
Details
Exam Cleared
UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022
Rank
All India Rank 1
Roll Number
5809986
Attempts
3rd Attempt
Optional Subject
Political Science & International Relations
Total Marks
1094
Written Exam Marks
901
Interview Marks
193
Preferred Cadre
Uttar Pradesh
Career & Interests
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Previous Employment
Risk Analyst at Ernst & Young (2017–2019)
Internships
Housing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd. (2015), GAIL (India) Ltd. (2016)
Extracurricular Activities
National-level football player (Subroto Cup 2012), Member of Economic and Literary Societies at college, Participated in UN school events, Volunteer at NGO CRY, Enthusiast of squash and Madhubani painting
Ishita Kishore’s journey to becoming the UPSC topper is a testament to her resilience and dedication. Despite facing initial setbacks, including not clearing the prelims in her first two attempts, she persevered and achieved the top rank in her third attempt. Her story serves as an inspiration to many aspiring civil servants.
