Pune: AIR 1 Shakti Dubey and AIR 22 Riya Saini Among 341 Candidates Guided by Chanakya Mandal in UPSC 2024 Results
Pune, 22 April, 2025: Chanakya Mandal Pariwar has continued its legacy of success in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, with All India Rank 1 Shakti Dubey and Rank 22 Riya Saini among those who received guidance from the institution. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) announced the final results of the 2024 examination earlier this week, selecting 1,009 candidates in total.
Of these, 341 candidates from 23 states, including Maharashtra, were guided by Chanakya Mandal Pariwar at different stages of the examination. The institute’s reach was also reflected in the top ranks, with 6 out of the top 10 candidates and 41 of the top 100 having been mentored by the organization.
Riya Saini, the second-highest ranked candidate from Maharashtra and AIR 22, said, “Chanakya Mandal played a crucial role in my Personality Test preparation. My one-on-one interaction with Dharmadhikari Sir acted as a confidence booster as well as a source of valuable guidance. I would like to thank the entire Chanakya Mandal Pariwar for being so helpful throughout.”
Another successful candidate, Prathamesh Borade (AIR 926), acknowledged the usefulness of the UPSC Comprehensive Course, Optional Course, Heartbeat Batch, and the mock interviews organized by the institute. He highlighted the value of mock interviews conducted by Founder-Director Avinash Dharmadhikari, which are also available on Chanakya Mandal Pariwar’s YouTube channel.
Founded in 1996 by former IAS officer Avinash Dharmadhikari, Chanakya Mandal Pariwar has focused on guiding civil services aspirants with a commitment to public service. The institution has expanded its reach to Delhi over the past seven years, with growing participation from students across the country, particularly during the interview stage.
According to Avinash Dharmadhikari, “I am happy that the work being done by Chanakya Mandal to ensure that the nation gets clean and efficient karyakarta Adhikari is now becoming all-India and is also achieving success.”
