The Economic Times

She dropped out of school after class 10, became a mother of two at 18. Today, she is an IPS officer. Who is N Ambika?

N Ambika's life took a dramatic turn after witnessing a Republic Day parade, inspiring her to pursue the IPS. Despite marrying at 14 and leaving school early, she persevered, completing her education through distance learning. After three attempts and failures, Ambika achieved an All India Rank of 118 in the UPSC exam, becoming a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Mumbai.