Over one-third of the 933 candidates (320) recommended for appointment are women. This is significant considering that just two decades ago, women accounted for just 20% of the selected candidates.
In previous years, Sharma had followed the “formula” everyone in her coaching classes in Delhi swore by: she had stayed off social media, reduced her interaction with family and friends, and barely attended any social event.
For Garima Lohia, 22, who made it in her second attempt, the preparations were all about strategy, focus and the right guidance “than your place of residence and coaching institutes”.