Kiran Kamate, an engineering graduate, secured an All India Rank 53 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 in his 6th attempt. He belongs to Karnataka. He earlier worked as an Assistant Engineer in Karnataka Public Works Department (P.W.D.) before finally securing an excellent rank under top 100.

• Kiran Kamate was born and brought up in Belagavi district, Karnataka.
• He completed his school education in Karnataka, where he got exposed to competitive exams and stories of government service, which inspired him to pursue a career in civil services.
• He pursued his graduation from KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi.
• Kiran’s preparation journey began during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, when he decided to shift from a technical career to civil services.
• In 2023, he cleared the Karnataka Public Service Commission exam and joined the Karnataka Public Works Department as an Assistant Engineer.
• In his 6th attempt, he finally secured an All India Rank 53 in the UPSC CSE 2025.

Kiran Kamate’s detailed marks information is available in the table below.

Who is Kiran Kamate?

Kiran Kamate secured an All India Rank of 53 in UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025.

How many attempts did Kiran Kamate take to qualify UPSC CSE 2025?

Kiran Kamate has qualified the UPSC CSE 2025 in his 6th attempt.

Which Courses were taken by Kiran Kamate at Next IAS?

During the journey of UPSC Preparation, Kiran Kamate (AIR-53 UPSC CSE 2025) took the coaching for the current affairs course (CA-VA) & test Series from NEXT IAS.

Current Affairs plays a significant role in the preparation of the UPSC Civil Services exam, be it prelims, mains or interview. In the Prelims Exam, on average, 30-35 questions are asked directly based on current affairs. The applied weightage of current affairs is significantly higher in the mains because answers are to be written analytically with a static cum current approach. Similarly, knowledge of current issues is equally crucial for the final stage i.e Personality Test or Interview.