04/05/2024
In a prestigious ceremony held at the Department of Botany, University of Jammu, all the faculty members, research scholars and students of the department celebrated the remarkable achievement of Ms. Anmol Rathore who secured 7th rank in the coveted 2023 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams. She is the daughter of a proud mother, Dr. Jayoti Parihar, an alumnus of the department, who is presently the Principal Govt. Degree College of Education, Jammu. Ms. Anmol Rathore hailing from Udrana, a remote village in Bhaderwah, emerged as a shining star amongst thousands of aspirants, showcasing exceptional dedication, perseverance, and intelligence. She had also topped in the last year’s Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Services (JKAS) exams. Her stellar performance in the UPSC exams has not only brought personal glory but is also an inspiration to the aspiring students of the department and countless other aspirants dreaming of a career in civil services. Her exemplary academic record is showcased as she qualified the common law admission test (CLAT) in 2016 and completed her graduation in law in 2021 and cleared the prestigious examination in her third attempt even after she missed the 2022 mains cut-off list by just two marks. Prof. Susheel Verma, Head of the Department, highlighted the exemplary academic record, strategic preparation, of the young achiever and lauded her commitment to the public service and the importance of ethical leadership in shaping the nation's future. Her mother, an alumnus of the Department of Botany shared the stories of challenges Ms. Anmol overcame throughout the course of this extraordinary journey and how she became a support system for her daughter as she strived for excellence.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Anmol Rathore, expressed gratitude to her family, teachers, and mentors who supported and guided her throughout her UPSC journey. She emphasized upon how she was able to crack the examination without joining any coaching institute and how she utilized the free study material available on YouTube and Telegram and turned these resources which are now easily accessible to everyone into her success story. She inspired the students by sharing the challenges she faced on her ladder to success and how one can turn any obstacle into an opportunity with the right mindset and dedication. As Ms. Anmol Rathore embarks on a new chapter of public service, her success serves as a beacon of hope and encouragement for aspiring civil servants of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the entire country. The department felicitated Ms. Anmol with a memento, and wished her continued success in her endeavors to make a positive influence in the service of the nation
