UPSC 2026 Selections
CMS celebrates a moment of exceptional pride as three of its distinguished alumni made Lucknow proud by qualifying the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Nancy Singh, an accomplished student of CMS Kanpur Road Campus, secured an impressive 34th rank and has been selected for the prestigious Indian Administrative Service. Adding to this, the Yogendra Kumar of CMS Rajajipuram Campus I secured an admirable AIR 286 and Priyasha Verma of CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I achieved 324th rank.
CMS consistently encourages its students to pursue excellence in prestigious fields such as the IAS, engineering, medicine and other competitive examinations. Each year, numerous CMS students achieve notable success and bring distinction and honour to the institution.
UPSC 2025 Selections: CMS School Alumni Shine Bright!
UPSC Civil Services 2025 selections saw five CMS alumni shine, securing top All India Ranks and bringing pride to their alma mater. Mr Aman Tiwari, Mr Prashant Singh, Ms Devanshi Saxena, Mr Rajat Singh, and Ms Anushree Sachan emerged as distinguished achievers in the UPSC 2024 examination (results declared in 2025), reaffirming CMS’s legacy of nurturing future leaders and civil servants.
Their success highlights the school’s enduring role in fostering academic excellence, visionary leadership, and a deep-rooted ethos of service. They’re the cornerstones of the CMS philosophy.
UPSC 2025 Selections:
These exceptional achievers represent various CMS campuses across Lucknow:
- Aman Tiwari (AIR 74) – CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I
Known for his perseverance and clarity of purpose, Aman credits CMS’s holistic educational environment for his foundation in leadership. - Prashant Singh (AIR 102) – CMS Aliganj Campus I
“It was CMS that sowed the seeds of my aspiration for high achievement,” says Prashant, a Delhi University graduate. - Devanshi Saxena (AIR 124) – CMS Mahanagar Campus
A post graduate from IIT Gandhinagar who also holds a graduate degree in Sociology from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi. - Rajat Singh (AIR 132) – CMS Gomti Nagar Campus I
An IIT Roorkee alumnus, Rajat overcame the odds in his fourth attempt with the help of CMS’s discipline-driven academic ethos. - Anushree Sachan (AIR 220) – CMS Kanpur Road Campus
Anushree, a B.Tech. graduate from IIT Mumbai, shared, “The CMS curriculum nurtures excellence and discipline — essential for preparing for the IAS.”
“Jai Jagat” in Action
Prof. Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, Manager of CMS, shared:
“These young civil servants will carry forth the CMS vision of ‘Jai Jagat’ — Glory be to the World. Their commitment to public service, integrity, and compassion is a reflection of our shared values.”
She thanked CMS teachers for their pivotal role in preparing students to thrive well beyond school.
How City Montessori School Prepares Students for Civil Services
From their formative years, CMS students engage in:
- Current affairs and public speaking
- Value-based learning
- A forward-thinking, competency-aligned CMS curriculum
- Global exposure interventions, such as CISV camps, MUNs, World Parliament, etc.
The school has NCERT books in core subjects for grades XI-XII & offers career counselling via a dedicated career counselling cell. The Jai Jagat Section at campuses helps students prepare for the competency-based questions they will encounter in competitive exams. These initiatives equip CMS students to succeed not only in UPSC but also as responsible, service-driven leaders.
Read more CMS alumni success stories and explore how City Montessori School, Lucknow nurtures UPSC aspirants.
UPSC results of CMS students in the Previous Years
2023 (Declared in 2024): click here
2022 (Declared in 2023): click here
Selections from 2019 – 22: click here
Selections from 2010 – 18: click here
