Priyamvada Mhaddalkar, who hails from Mumbai, was the state topper in the civil services examination.
Priyamvada Ashok (AIR 13)
Priyamvada Ashok is an alumnus of the prestigious technology institute from the city – VJTI.
Priyamvada Ashok - Qualification
She was working as an investment banker after completing her MBA course from IIM-Bangalore following her B.Tech Degree from VJTI.
Priyamvada Ashok (AIR 13)
She began her career in the investment banking sector, where she had the opportunity to visit Germany in an exchange programme.
Priyamvada Ashok's Journey to UPSC
“My father is a government servant too. I have always wanted to appear for the competitive exams and serve the society,” she said.
Priyamvada Ashok's Journey to UPSC
It was after six years of working in the corporate sector, that Priyamvada decided to shift her career choice.
Priyamvada Ashok's Journey to UPSC
After paying her student loans, she quit her job in July 2020 to concentrate full time for UPSC studies.
Priyamvada Ashok (AIR 13)
“I am overwhelmed by the results, and to be ranked in the first 15 in the country is an achievement for me. I express gratitude to my family who supported me throughout this journey,” said Mhaddalkar.
Priyamvada Ashok (AIR 13)
This is her second attempt. In 2020, she couldn’t prepare well. “As I was not prepared last year, I did not fill the form. Last year, I focussed on my studies and now I am the state topper,” she added.
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Finally Priyamvada said "Thanks to my husband Vidyadhar Shreedhar, who is also an alumnus of IIM-Bangalore, His work experience in the consultancy sector has helped me prepare a strategy to study for UPSC.”