Patiala: In a stellar example of how technology is levelling the playing field for rural aspirants, 22-year-old Rasneet Kaur, daughter of a linesman, has secured All India Rank (AIR) 51 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2025, prompting celebrations in Madanpur village near Rajpura in Patiala.Rasneet, a graduate in chemistry from Panjab University, relied on self-study instead of joining coaching hubs and used Artificial Intelligence and social media as part of her preparation.“I used AI to synthesise complex topics into concise notes and to structure my answers,” Rasneet said while surrounded by proud family members. “Beyond just notes, AI acted as my mock interviewer. It generated potential questions based on my profile, which helped me refine my confidence for the personality test. I watched and learnt from youtube also.”Her elder brother, a computer professional with an MCA degree, used AI-generated prompts to conduct mock interviews at home. “My brother suggested that I should opt for anthropology as an optional subject, which helped me a lot.”Rasneet scored 98.4% in Class 10, while she got 96% in Class 12. And now, she has cleared the UPSC in her first after graduation.The Young Progressive Sikh Forum (YPSF) and Sankalp provided Rasneet with the infrastructure support. YPSF president Prabhleen Singh said: “The forum facilitated her (Rasneet) stay in Delhi and arranged professional mock interview sessions. Around 13 students supported by our forum had cleared the PCS prelims. Rasneet’s final rank is a testament to what our youth can achieve with the right guidance.”Singh said the forum supported students from humble backgrounds.Rasneet’s father, Jaswinder Singh, a linesman with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), and her mother, Swaran Kaur, a homemaker, reacted emotionally to the result. “She has always been a hard and smart worker. We knew she would do well, but seeing her name at Rank 51 is a dream come true for our entire village,” said Jaswinder.MSID:: 129165459 413 |
