Meet UPSC topper Tina Dabi teacher, she also taught IAS Ishita Kishore, never gave UPSC exam herself

Success Story: The UPSC is considered one of the toughest competitive exams in India, with a very low success ratio. Lakhs of students appear for the civil services exam every year, but only a few can clear it. Those who clear it on their first attempt with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) often become role models for other aspirants. But what about the teacher who helped these students achieve success? Today’s story is about a mentor who guided not just one but three UPSC toppers – IAS Tina Dabi, her sister Ria Dabi, and Ishita Kishore. Notably, Tina Dabi cleared the civil services exam on her first attempt, securing a remarkable AIR. Her sister, Ria Dabi, achieved the 15th rank in the 2020 UPSC exam, and in 2022, Ishita Kishore set another record by topping the exam. A common factor among these UPSC toppers is their mentor. Let’s learn more about this remarkable teacher.
Who Is Tina Dabi, Ria Dabi Teacher?
Success stories of Tina Dabi, Ria Dabi, and Ishita Kishore are not just a reflection of their steadfast commitment, but also the guidance of their highly respected UPSC mentor, Shubhra Ranjan. Tina Dabi and Ishita Kishore have openly expressed in various public conversations how Shubhra Ranjan’s mentorship has been pivotal to their accomplishments. Shubhra, also known as Shubhra Deshmukh, is celebrated among the UPSA mentors fraternity. She runs her personal coaching enterprise and website, providing invaluable assistance to students preparing for the pivotal UPSC examination.
Let’s Know About Shubhra Ranjan
Shubhra hails from Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur. She is the driving force behind the success of Tina Dabi, Ria Dabi, and Ishita Kishore. Ranjan is the founder of Shubhra Ranjan IAS Coaching. She is also very famous among UPSC aspirants. not only these three but Shubhra has trained many UPSC rankers and teaches subjects like Political Science, International Relations, and more.
Shubhra Ranjan Topped Delhi University
Contrary to the circulating media stories, Shubhra Ranjan has never sat the UPSC exam herself, though she boasts of a teaching career spanning over 25 years. A graduate of Delhi University, she bagged a Bachelor’s degree, with Honors, in Political Science in 1994 and went further to earn a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations from the same institution in 1998, topping her class in both instances. Furthermore, she is a scholar under the renowned UGC JRF program.
Shubhra Ranjan Never Appeared For UPSC
Despite standing out during her time at Delhi University, Shubhra Ranjan chose not to pursue the UPSC examination, feeling it simply wasn’t for her. Rather, she nourished many minds as a faculty member at the same university for a good number of years. Her contribution to education didn’t stop there. She also held a key position at the Uttar Pradesh Higher Commission, where she oversaw the hiring process of teachers for upper levels, of secondary, and basic education, solidifying her influence at multiple educational stages.