Row over UPSC rank 301 as two candidates named Akanksha Singh stake claim

The row intensified after an admit card circulating on social media appeared to show the same name and roll number, further complicating the matter

7 Mar, 13:40 — 9 Mar, 12:32

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What sources agree on

Two candidates named Akanksha Singh are claiming UPSC rank 301
The dispute involves the same name and roll number

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Two candidates named Akanksha Singh are claiming UPSC rank 301.

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The UPSC has clarified the rightful recipient of rank 301.

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An admit card circulating on social media appeared to show the same name and roll number, complicating the matter.

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The UPSC's clarification on who received rank 301

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An admit card circulating on social media that appeared to show the same name and roll number

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Why this matters

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination is highly competitive, and a single rank can determine a candidate's career trajectory. A dispute over a rank undermines the integrity of the examination process and causes significant distress to the candidates involved.

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