{"id":17577,"date":"2025-04-24T08:13:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T08:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/?p=17577"},"modified":"2025-05-12T13:49:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T13:49:04","slug":"harshita-goyal-air-2-upsc-2024-topper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/harshita-goyal-air-2-upsc-2024-topper\/","title":{"rendered":"Harshita Goyal AIR 2, UPSC 2024: Strategy &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>All India Rank 2<\/strong> in this year&#8217;s <strong>UPSC CSE 2024<\/strong> was clinched by <strong>Harshita Goyal<\/strong>, a Chartered Accountant from Hisar, Haryana. She completed her B.Com course from MS University of Baroda. This was her third attempt at the examination. Consistency, self-belief, and effective use of social media to promote learning are some key strategies that inspired hundreds of aspirants.<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/harshita-goyal-air-2-upsc-2024-topper\/#About_the_Background_of_Harshita_Goyal_AIR_2_UPSC_2024_Topper\" title=\"About the Background of Harshita Goyal, AIR 2, UPSC 2024 Topper\">About the Background of Harshita Goyal, AIR 2, UPSC 2024 Topper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/harshita-goyal-air-2-upsc-2024-topper\/#Educational_Qualifications_Other_Details\" title=\"Educational Qualifications &amp; Other Details\">Educational Qualifications &amp; Other Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/harshita-goyal-air-2-upsc-2024-topper\/#Program_Enrolled_by_Harshita_Goyal_at_NEXT_IAS\" title=\"Program Enrolled by Harshita Goyal at NEXT IAS\">Program Enrolled by Harshita Goyal at NEXT IAS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/harshita-goyal-air-2-upsc-2024-topper\/#Strategy_of_Harshita_Goyal_AIR_02_UPSC_CSE_2024\" title=\"Strategy of Harshita Goyal, AIR 02, UPSC CSE 2024\">Strategy of Harshita Goyal, AIR 02, UPSC CSE 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/harshita-goyal-air-2-upsc-2024-topper\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Harshita Goyal AIR 2 | UPSC CSE 2024 Topper\u2019s Mock Interview | NEXT IAS\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0qGx0tLqgVI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Background_of_Harshita_Goyal_AIR_2_UPSC_2024_Topper\"><\/span><strong>About the Background of Harshita Goyal, AIR 2, UPSC 2024 Topper<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As the <strong>All India Rank 2 holder in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, Harshita Goyal<\/strong> embodies all that epitomizes merit coupled with zeal for public service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Born in Hisar, Haryana, and brought up in Vadodara, Gujarat, Harshita&#8217;s life experienced the flavorings of culture from outside as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She received a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and then graduated as a Chartered Accountant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She worked in finance and was also associated with organizations like the Gujarat Youth Parliament and the Believe Foundation, fighting for social causes spanning from women&#8217;s empowerment to health for thalassemic children and cancer patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harshita was motivated to bring about change from the grassroots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thus, she left a promising career in finance and jumped into the civil services bandwagon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Getting AIR 2<\/strong> in her third attempt speaks volumes about her focus on the goal and the diligent planning and indefatigable spirit towards serving the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Qualifications_Other_Details\"><\/span><strong>Educational Qualifications &amp; Other Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Hisar, Haryana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schooling:<\/strong> Vadodara, Gujarat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graduation:<\/strong> Bachelors in Commerce degree from MS University of Baroda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hobby:<\/strong> Acrylic Painting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optional Subject:<\/strong> Political Science and International Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profession:<\/strong> Chartered Accountant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Program_Enrolled_by_Harshita_Goyal_at_NEXT_IAS\"><\/span><strong>Program Enrolled by Harshita Goyal at NEXT IAS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Harshita Goyal<\/strong> was part of the following program at NEXT IAS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/classroom-courses\/interview-guidance-program\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/classroom-courses\/interview-guidance-program\"><strong>Interview Guidance Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ratio ratio-16x9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Harshita Goyal AIR 2 | UPSC CSE 2024 Topper\u2019s Mock Interview | NEXT IAS #mockinterview\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p8vNyMDd8u4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategy_of_Harshita_Goyal_AIR_02_UPSC_CSE_2024\"><\/span><strong>Strategy of Harshita Goyal, AIR 02, UPSC CSE 2024<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Harshita Goyal<\/strong>, who has bagged <strong>All India Rank 2<\/strong> in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2024, is a perfect example of an extremely strategic and disciplined preparation towards what is regarded as one of the toughest exams in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professionally a Chartered Accountant, she knew her aim for the civil services was to serve society, so she left the corporate sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harshita&#8217;s preparation strategy was characterized by a systematic routine and precise resource selection. She preferred conceptual clarity over rote learning, ensuring that she had a strong grip on her subjects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>She balanced the preparation of the Prelims, Mains, and Interview by maintaining a regular reading of newspapers and magazines like Yojana and Kurukshetra, enriching her outlook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harshita equipped her analytical skills by offering Political Science and International Relations as optional subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The very successful journey of hers inspires perseverance, clarity of purpose, and a multi-tiered preparation strategy to succeed in the UPSC examination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Harshita Goyal<\/strong> &#8211; Her hard efforts to achieve AIR 2 in UPSC CSE 2024 are symbolic of a brilliant strategy in preparation and determination to serve the public. Harshita&#8217;s Change-Over from a Chartered Accountant to a civil servant exemplifies how rich governance can be when people come from different backgrounds. The story motivates many aspiring aspirants to strive for excellence with a purpose and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><strong>Read this article in Hindi: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/\u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u093f\u0924\u093e-\u0917\u094b\u092f\u0932-air-2-upsc-2024-topper\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/\u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u093f\u0924\u093e-\u0917\u094b\u092f\u0932-air-2-upsc-2024-topper\/\">\u0939\u0930\u094d\u0937\u093f\u0924\u093e \u0917\u094b\u092f\u0932 \u2013 AIR 2, UPSC 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background has-fixed-layout\" style=\"background-color:#ebecf0\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Other Useful Articles<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/shakti-dubey-air-1-upsc-2024-topper\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/shakti-dubey-air-1-upsc-2024-topper\/\"><strong>Shakti Dubey AIR 1 UPSC 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/upsc-result-2024\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/upsc-result-2024\/\"><strong>UPSC Final Result 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/upsc-cut-off-2024\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/upsc-cut-off-2024\/\"><strong>UPSC Final Cut-off 2024<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All India Rank 2 in this year&#8217;s UPSC CSE 2024 was clinched by Harshita Goyal, a Chartered Accountant from Hisar, Haryana.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":17920,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[476,843],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17577","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-upsc-cse","category-preparation-strategy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17577","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17577"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17577\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17634,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17577\/revisions\/17634"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17920"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17577"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17577"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17577"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}