Bengaluru, November 7, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Shreya N. Gowda, a native of Thimmapura village in Bhadravathi taluk of Karnataka’s Shivamogga district, has secured All India Rank 1 in the women’s category of the UPSC National Defence Academy (NDA) examination in her first attempt.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara and State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra congratulated her on the achievement, describing it as a proud moment for the state.
Shivakumar said Shreya had dreamed of joining the Armed Forces and serving the country since childhood. Congratulating her on securing the top rank in her maiden attempt, he praised her hard work and determination and wished her success in fulfilling her ambition.
Parameshwara also commended her dedication and said her achievement would inspire young women across Karnataka who aspire to join the Armed Forces. He congratulated her family and teachers for supporting her journey.
Vijayendra said Shreya belonged to a family of a retired worker in Bhadravathi. She had nurtured the ambition of joining the Armed Forces since Class 8, after learning that women were also eligible to join the NDA. He described her first-attempt success as exemplary for young people, particularly women, and congratulated her parents.
Shreya’s mother, B.M. Asha, works as a guest lecturer. Shreya studied from Class 1 to Class 10 at Sri Balagangadharanatha Swamiji Central School in Karehalli village of Bhadravathi taluk. She later completed her Pre-University Course at BASE College in Bengaluru’s Rajajinagar and is currently pursuing engineering at a college in Surathkal, Mangaluru.
She had been preparing for the NDA examination since Class 8, with the goal of joining the Armed Forces and serving the nation. Her success in her first attempt has brought national attention to her achievement.
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