{"id":2695,"date":"2025-04-26T12:52:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T07:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2695"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:50:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:20:31","slug":"harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 (2024): Biography, Marks, Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/#Who_is_Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2\">Who is Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/#Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2_Marksheet\">Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 Marksheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/#Harshita_Goyal_AIR_2_UPSC_Education_Qualification\">Harshita Goyal AIR 2 UPSC Education Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/#Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2_2024_Age_and_Background\">Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 2024: Age and Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/#Harshita_Goyal_Optional_Subject\">Harshita Goyal Optional Subject<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/#Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2_Attempts\">Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 Attempts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/#Harshita_Goyals_UPSC_Preparation_Strategy\">Harshita Goyal\u2019s UPSC Preparation Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/harshita-goyal-upsc-air-2-2024\/#Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2_FAQs\">Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2691\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/UPSC.jpg?resize=300%2C107&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/UPSC.jpg?resize=300%2C107&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/UPSC.jpg?w=617&amp;ssl=1 617w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>UPSC 2024 final results<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stood out with her remarkable achievement, securing the second rank across the country. The <\/span><b>Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains one of India\u2019s most challenging and prestigious competitive exams. Each year, aspirants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds appear for it, hoping to serve the nation through top administrative positions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1996&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Result 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2\"><\/span><b>Who is Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2697\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HARSHITA-.jpg?resize=300%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HARSHITA-.jpg?resize=300%2C160&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/HARSHITA-.jpg?w=516&amp;ssl=1 516w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has crafted a unique path that blends academic excellence, deep rooted desire to serve, and a genuine understanding of community. As Chartered Accountant and MS University of Baroda graduate, Harshita embodies qualities of dedication, discipline, and empathy, with a vision to make a lasting impact at the grassroot level. Her remarkable journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to public service, and she remains focused on creating positive change by addressing the needs and aspirations of the people she serves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/shakti-dubey-upsc-topper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shakti Dubey<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2_Marksheet\"><\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 Marksheet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC has released the final cumulative marksheet of all the toppers. Below we have attached a link to the list for your convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here to check <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/upsc.gov.in\/sites\/default\/files\/MksRcdCndt-CSM-2024-Engl-250425.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Marksheets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harshita_Goyal_AIR_2_UPSC_Education_Qualification\"><\/span><b>Harshita Goyal AIR 2 UPSC Education Qualification<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2698\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Harshita-Goyal.jpg?resize=300%2C119&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Harshita-Goyal.jpg?resize=300%2C119&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Harshita-Goyal.jpg?w=601&amp;ssl=1 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She completed her schooling in Gujarat and pursued a B.Com degree from the Unniversity of Baroda. She had dreamt of bringing about change in the society. Having observed the challenges faced by women up close. She developed a strong resolve to become a voice for the unheard and a catalyst for empowerment.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hometown:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hisar, Haryana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Schooling:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vadodara, Gujarat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Graduation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bachelors in Commerce degree from MS University of Baroda.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hobby:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Acrylic Painting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optional Subject:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Political Science and International Relations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Profession:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Chartered Accountant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Toppers List 2024<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2_2024_Age_and_Background\"><\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 2024: Age and Background<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of 2024, <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC topper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>25 years old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She hails from <\/span><b>Panipat, Haryana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and comes from a middle-class family where academic excellence and disciplined living were emphasized from an early age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her parents supported her decision to pursue civil services over campus placements. In interviews, she often mentions how their encouragement helped her stay focused through setbacks and lengthy preparation phases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youngest IAS Officers in India<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harshita_Goyal_Optional_Subject\"><\/span><b>Harshita Goyal Optional Subject<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection of the right optional subject can significantly influence a candidate\u2019s Mains score. <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal optional subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was <\/span><b>Political Science and International Relations (PSIR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This decision aligned well with her graduation subject, ensuring she had both interest and academic familiarity with the syllabus. The overlapping content between General Studies Paper-II and her optional also helped her streamline preparation. In interviews, <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC topper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlighted how understanding theoretical concepts and relating them to current events gave her an edge in Mains papers and the interview stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1115&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociology optional syllabus<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2_Attempts\"><\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 Attempts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspirants often wish to know how many tries toppers take to crack the Civil Services Exam. <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal&#8217;s attempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> count stands at <\/span><b>three<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her first attempt, she narrowly missed clearing the Preliminary stage. The second attempt saw her qualifying for Mains but missing the final cut. Learning from both, she made strategic adjustments in her third attempt, eventually achieving <\/span><b>AIR 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Her journey underscores the importance of resilience, steady self-improvement, and learning from feedback in mock tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also Read:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1883&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Marksheet<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harshita_Goyals_UPSC_Preparation_Strategy\"><\/span><b>Harshita Goyal\u2019s UPSC Preparation Strategy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followed a structured and disciplined preparation strategy, balancing current affairs, static subjects, and answer writing practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Elements of Her Strategy:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focused Optional Preparation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She devoted extra hours to mastering PSIR, especially sections involving International Relations and Political Theory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular Newspaper Reading:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Harshita read <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hindu<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> daily and followed credible online analysis to stay updated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consistent Answer Writing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From early in her preparation, she practiced answer writing, focusing on content structure and time management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mock Tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Harshita regularly took both prelims and mains test series to assess her preparation and work on weak areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Static Portion Revision:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> She stuck to limited but reliable standard books, ensuring multiple revisions before the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her approach blended traditional methods with smart use of online resources, keeping her preparation dynamic and relevant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The success of <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a combination of academic excellence, well-chosen strategies, and the ability to persist through setbacks. Her balanced approach to both static subjects and current affairs, coupled with regular writing practice, shaped her path to the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harshita_Goyal_UPSC_AIR_2_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2696 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2696{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2696 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2696{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2696.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2696.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2696.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2696.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2696.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1745651472\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2696\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2696\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26960\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26960\" aria-controls=\"collapse26960\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who is Harshita Goyal, the UPSC AIR 2 topper of 2024?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse26960\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2696\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26960\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Ans:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Harshita Goyal, who secured <\/span><b>UPSC AIR 2 in 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, is a determined civil services aspirant from Haryana. A <\/span><b>Chartered Accountant and graduate from MS University of Baroda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, she combined academic discipline with a strong desire for grassroots social impact. <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC topper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> achieved this rank in her third attempt, choosing <\/span><b>Political Science and International Relations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as her optional subject.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26961\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26961\" aria-controls=\"collapse26961\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is Harshita Goyal\u2019s education qualification for the UPSC exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26961\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2696\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26961\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Ans:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal education qualification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> includes a <\/span><b>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Commerce from MS University of Baroda<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Alongside being a <\/span><b>Chartered Accountant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, she completed her schooling in Vadodara, Gujarat. Her solid academic foundation and analytical background contributed to her disciplined preparation strategy for securing <\/span><b>UPSC AIR 2 in 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26962\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26962\" aria-controls=\"collapse26962\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many attempts did Harshita Goyal take to clear the UPSC Civil Services Examination?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26962\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2696\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26962\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>Ans:<\/b> <b>Harshita Goyal attempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> count stands at <\/span><b>three<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. In her first attempt, she couldn\u2019t clear the Prelims stage. The second attempt saw her reach the Mains stage without a final selection. Learning from those experiences, she refined her strategy and finally secured <\/span><b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in her third attempt during the <\/span><b>UPSC 2024 exam cycle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26963\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26963\" aria-controls=\"collapse26963\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What was Harshita Goyal\u2019s optional subject in the UPSC Mains?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26963\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2696\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26963\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Ans:<\/b> <b>Harshita Goyal optional subject<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the <\/span><b>UPSC Mains 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> was <\/span><b>Political Science and International Relations (PSIR)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This choice aligned with her personal interest in governance, public administration, and international affairs. She credited PSIR for strengthening her performance in both the Mains and the interview round, ultimately contributing to her <\/span><b>UPSC AIR 2 rank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-26964\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse26964\" aria-controls=\"collapse26964\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What UPSC preparation strategy did Harshita Goyal AIR 2 2024 follow?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse26964\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2696\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-26964\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Ans:<\/b> <b>Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> adopted a structured and consistent preparation strategy. She combined focused study of her optional subject, <\/span><b>regular newspaper reading<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and daily answer writing. Alongside, she regularly appeared for mock tests, revised static portions thoroughly, and maintained a realistic study routine. Her methodical and disciplined approach proved key in achieving her <\/span><b>UPSC AIR 2 result in 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover everything about Harshita Goyal UPSC AIR 2, her educational background, number of attempts, optional subject, and preparation strategy. 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