- Alumni Malathi D, Lindhiya L, Sindhu N Raghavan and Saikiran S cleared the exams this year
Chennai, August 27, 2024: SSN Institutions, the flagship engineering institution under the Shiv Nadar Foundation, ranked 46th in the Engineering category and 81st overall in the NIRF 2024 rankings, announced the details of its alumni who successfully cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination to secure positions in the prestigious Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) this year. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) selected 1,016 candidates in the 2023 batch. Among these, SSN proudly boasts four alumni: Malathi D, Lindhiya L and Sindhu N Raghavan, who secured positions in the IAS and Saikiran S, who was selected for the IRS. Their dedication and hard work have propelled them to this remarkable milestone.
Malathi D, a graduate of the Electronics and Communication Engineering department (Batch of 2010), secured an AIR of 237 after serving in the Indian Navy. She is the mother of a school-going child. “SSN is where you learn life lessons along with academics,” remarked the topper. Saikiran S, also from the Electronics and Communication Engineering department (Batch of 2020) at SSN College of Engineering, secured an AIR of 712. Saikiran is also the recipient of SSN’s Walk-in Walk-out full scholarship for all four years of study, having secured an All India Rank of 7 in the CBSE Class 12 board examination in 2016. He says, “The management’s investment in my education has inspired me to strive for excellence.”
Lindhiya L, from the Biomedical Engineering department (Batch of 2020), has exemplified the versatility and adaptability of SSNCE graduates with an AIR of 354. She quit her job at a global consulting firm in 2022 to prepare for the UPSC exams. She recalls, “One of my inspirations along the way was an interview by Mr. Shiv Nadar where he encourages youngsters to go into public service.”
Sindhu N Raghavan, a Civil Engineering graduate (Batch of 2015) has secured a 336 AIR. Previously, she was pursuing her civil services preparation from graduation. She says “Mr. Shiv Nadar’s philanthropic activities and his quest for excellence in the field of education has been inspirational.”
Dr. Kala, President of SSN Institutions, expressed her pride and joy over this achievement, stating, “We are immensely proud of our alumni for their outstanding accomplishment in clearing the UPSC Civil Services exams. Their success is a testament to their hard work and dedication and has set a benchmark for future batches, inspiring them to aim high and make significant contributions to society. The SSN family wishes them the very best in their future endeavors as they embark on their journey in the services, contributing to the nation’s growth and development.”
The Shiv Nadar Foundation, known for its commitment to nurturing talent and promoting education, celebrates this success as another feather in its cap. The foundation’s continuous efforts to provide a conducive learning environment and foster excellence have been instrumental in shaping the careers of these achievers.