NEW DELHI: Jamia Millia Islamia’s (JMI) Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) has once again cemented its reputation as a powerhouse for civil service preparation. In the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 results released today, 38 candidates from the academy successfully qualified, with a significant emphasis on gender diversity and elite rankings.
Key Highlights of the 2025 Results
The academy’s performance this year is marked by both high-ranking excellence and inclusive success:
- Elite Rankings: Four candidates broke into the Top 50 nationally, securing All India Ranks (AIR) 7, 14, 24, and 29.
- Gender Milestone: Out of the 38 successful candidates, 15 are women, underscoring JMI’s commitment to diversifying India’s administrative “steel frame.”
- Broad Success: Over 38 students have been placed across various All India and Central Services.
The UPSC candidates from Jamia MIllia Islamia in top 50 are:
Rank 7: A R Rajah Mohaideen
Rank 14: Surabhi Yadav
Rank 24: Ifra Shams Ansari
Rank 29: Nabiya Parvez
Leadership Praise and Institutional Pride
The university administration credited this “landmark achievement” to a combination of student grit and recent structural improvements within the coaching program.
“The extraordinary success of our RCA-trained students showcases JMI’s culture of hard work and determination. We remain committed to nurturing the future leaders of India’s administrative machinery.” — Prof. Mazhar Asif, Vice-Chancellor, JMI
Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, the Registrar, highlighted the “unprecedented” number of successful women, noting that these achievers serve as a direct inspiration for future aspirants currently training at the academy.
A Formula for Success
Prof. Samina Bano, Professor In-charge of the RCA, was recognized for her leadership over the past year. Under her tenure, the academy implemented several new academic and mentorship initiatives that have clearly paid dividends. Prof. Bano expressed her gratitude toward the university administration for providing the “unconditional support” necessary to maintain the RCA’s competitive edge.
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