IAS Tanu Jain of Tathasthu vs Drishti IAS Dr Vikas Divyakirti: Who is more educated? Check their UPSC rank

New Delhi: Well, if you are preparing for the UPSC Civil Services examination, then you must be familiar with the names of digital gurus such as Dr Vikas Divyakirti and Dr Tanu Jain. Both are widely regarded as motivational speakers and have earned immense popularity among aspirants for their guidance and insights. The doctor-turned-IAS Officer Tanu secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 648 in her third attempt in 2014. However, after seven and a half years of dedicated service, she made the bold decision to resign from the IAS, leaving behind her prestigious position. She founded the Tathasthu Institute of Civil Services(ICS).

IAS Tanu Jain of Tathasthu vs Drishti IAS Dr Vikas Divyakirti: Who is more educated? Check their UPSC rank

Dr Vikas Divyakirti, founder and Managing Director of Drishti IAS, is highly regarded for his expertise in the subjects of General Studies, particularly in Indian Polity, History, and Current Affairs. After pursuing his Master’s degree in Hindi literature in 1995, he appeared for the civil services examination in 1996 and secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 384 on his first attempt. Speaking of them, do you know who is more educated? Let’s read their educational qualifications.

Hailing from the Sadar area of Delhi, Tanu Jain studied at Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri in Delhi. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery (BDS) from Subharti Medical College in Meerut. Reportedly, she even practiced dentistry using her BDS qualification.

In 2012, Jain sat for the UPSC examination for the first time. She cleared the preliminary round. With hard work and perseverance, she succeeded in her third attempt in 2014. She secured an All India Rank(AIR) of 648 on her third attempt in 2014. Later in 2015, she commenced her first posting in the Armed Forces Headquarters Service. Dr. Jain has also established her own UPSC CSE coaching center, named Tathastu ICS, where she mentors and motivates aspiring civil servants.

Hailing from Bhiwani, Haryana, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti was born on December 26, 1973. He is a well-known name among UPSC aspirants. He holds a Ph.D. in Hindi Literature from Delhi University and has pursued studies in various other disciplines like Sociology, Philosophy, Law, and Management.

After pursuing his Master’s degree in Hindi literature in 1995, he appeared for the civil services examination in 1996 and secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 384 on his first attempt. Although he was offered the post of CISF Commandant, he was not keen on the role, and due to medical reasons, he did not take it up. Instead, he joined the Ministry of Home Affairs as a desk officer, but he chose to leave this position in 1997 to pursue his passion for teaching.

He began his professional career as an assistant professor at Delhi University. In 1996, he cleared the Civil Services Examination in his first attempt and worked for a year at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. After that, he resigned from his post, returned to teaching, and established ‘Drishti IAS.’

“He has a dream to see our society having a ‘Culture of Discourses’ wherein social-political issues are understood through free & constructive discussions and not by enforced consensus or herd mentality,” reads the official page of Drishti IAS. In 2023, Dr. Vikas Divyakirti made a cameo appearance as himself in the film 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey. ‘Drishti The Vision’ was founded on November 1, 1999. Since then, it has been a beacon of excellence in the field of Civil Services Examination preparation and one of the top choices for those preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE).