- Manvendra Singh, an IIT student with cerebral palsy, secured 112 rank in UPSC ESE 2025
- He trained his left hand to compensate for stiffness caused by cerebral palsy in his right hand
- Manvendra was a consistent academic topper, ranking in top 10 in Class 10 and 12 exams
Manvendra Singh, a 24-year-old IIT student from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, has defied all odds to secure a place in the Indian Engineering Services through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2025. Manvendra, who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a permanent neurological disorder affecting movement, muscle and posture, achieved an All India Rank of 112 in his first attempt.
Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at six months, Manvendra faced significant challenges in performing his daily tasks. His mother Renu Singh, a principal at a private school in Bulandshahr, helped him to adapt to the difficulties of his life. She helped him to train his left hand to compensate for his right side, which was affected by stiffness. He gradually learnt to pick and use a pen through his left hand.
Manvendra's academic journey is marked by determination. He completed school with strong results and has always been a rank holder in academics. He secured top 10 rank in both Class 10 and 12. He cleared JEE in his first attempt with 63 rank and got a seat at IIT Patna for BTech. He graduated with a degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from IIT Patna in 2024.
Adding one more feather to his hat, Manvendra qualified the difficult three-stage UPSC exam, involving prelims, mains and an interview. He qualified the UPSC ESE exam in his first attempt and achieved 112 rank.
Manvendra is also an inspiration for his brother and sister who are preparing for UPSC.
