From Village Struggles to National Success: Birdev’s UPSC Story-Simple Routine, Strong Focus
Education Desk – Every year, the UPSC exam brings out inspiring stories of success. One such story is of Birdev Siddhappa, a young man from Yamage village in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. He grew up in a poor family. As a child, he spent most of his time grazing sheep in the hills and studying under the open sky.
There was no proper home. No electricity. No extra help. But what Birdev had was a strong will to study. He believed that only education could change his life, and he worked hard every single day.
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Topped school despite all odds
Even while living in such tough conditions, Birdev did very well in school. His academic record is proof of his hard work:
- He got the highest marks in Class 10 at the Murgud centre.
- He again topped the science stream in Class 12.
After school, he went to Pune for college. Later, he shifted to Delhi for UPSC preparation. He followed a daily study routine and stayed focused on his goal.
How did Birdev prepare for UPSC?
Birdev could not afford expensive coaching. He mostly studied on his own. He made his own notes, revised regularly, and solved test papers. He stayed away from distractions and gave full time to UPSC preparation.
His efforts finally paid off when he secured AIR 551 in UPSC 2024.
Highlights of Birdev Siddhappa’s Journey
- Belongs to a poor family in Yamage village, Kolhapur.
- Took care of sheep during childhood and studied in open fields.
- Topped Class 10 and 12 in his centre and stream.
- Completed graduation from Pune.
- Did UPSC preparation in Delhi.
- Cracked UPSC 2024 with AIR 551.
Timeline of His Education and UPSC Journey
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| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Childhood | Herded sheep, studied under open sky |
| Class 10 | Highest marks at Murgud centre |
| Class 12 | Topped science stream |
| College | Graduation from Pune |
| UPSC Preparation | Shifted to Delhi, did self-study |
| UPSC Result 2024 | Secured All India Rank 551 |
How Birdev Turned Struggles Into Strength?
Birdev’s journey shows that dreams can come true with hard work, even if life is full of struggles. He didn’t have internet, smart classes or comfort — but he had courage, focus and a big dream.
“Even while herding sheep, I kept reading and revising. I always believed that education is my only way forward.” – Birdev Siddhappa
His success is not just his own. It is a ray of hope for thousands of children in India’s villages who want to do something big in life.Today, Birdev’s success is more than a personal victory. It has become a symbol of hope for thousands of children in rural India who dream of a better future. His journey reminds us all that with hard work and belief in oneself, even the most difficult paths can lead to greatness.
Birdev’s journey reminds us all — it doesn’t matter where you come from. What matters is where you want to go.
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