S. Prashanth has emerged as one among the toppers from Tamil Nadu in the Civil Services Examination, 2023, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). He has secured second spot in Tamil Nadu and his All India rank is 78.
A 2022 MBBS topper at the Madras Medical College, Dr. Prashanth was driven by the need to be a part of policy making decisions to pursue UPSC and cleared it in his first attempt. The 24-year-old credits the ‘Naan Mudhalvan’ scheme, his family and teachers for their unwavering support to him for clearing the examination. He had taken up medical science as his optional paper as it would require the least amount of preparation due to his background.
A native of Madurai, he said, “As a doctor I have an impact on about 60-70 patients but as a civil servant I can touch millions of lives. I was part of the State branch of the Indian Medical Association and UNESCO Bioethics Council. They induced a desire to be part of policy decisions.” He credited his success to his grandmother Jayalakshmi, mother Shanthi Ramkrishnan and his mentors at the Officers IAS Academy.
