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Sonal Goel Reflects on Her CSE 2007 Mains Scores, Encourages Candidates

In her post, Ms. Goel shared her UPSC CSE 2007 mains marksheet, which ultimately paved her path to final selection in the May 2008 results
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In a touching message, IAS officer Sonal Goel recently took to her social media platform, X, to reminisce about a poignant moment, with aspiring candidates. In her post, Ms. Goel shared her UPSC CSE 2007 mains marksheet, which ultimately paved her path to final selection in the May 2008 results.

“Reflecting on this journey, I am reminded of the invaluable lesson it holds for the aspirants . It’s a reminder that with dedication and relentless effort, no obstacle is insurmountable. Every setback and failure is an opportunity to learn, improvise and ultimately, triumph,” she shared.

She further stressed on the importance of believing in our abilities, pursing our goals with passion, and never losing sight of our dreams. “It is through perseverance that greatness is achieved,” she added.


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