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Shanthamarga Academy

No. 1 Expert in PYQ & Decoding

Founded by Shanthappa (UPSC AIR 644), Shanthamarga Academy is a premier coaching and mentorship institute in Bengaluru, providing quality guidance for UPSC, KAS, KPSC, and PSI aspirants, with a special focus on rural, underprivileged, and Kannada-medium students.

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  • Core message

“ಶಿಕ್ಷಣವೇ ಬಡತನ ಮತ್ತು ಅಸಮಾನತೆಯನ್ನು ಹೋಗಲಾಡಿಸುವ ದಿವ್ಯೌಷಧ. ಸೋಲುಗಳು ಬಂದರೆ ಕುಗ್ಗದೆ ನಿರಂತರ ಶ್ರಮದಿಂದ ಮುನ್ನಡೆಯಬೇಕು.”

— “Education is the ultimate remedy against poverty and inequality. Keep striving forward with relentless hard work through every failure.”

Shanthappa Jademmanavar

Founder & Director

Shanthamarga Academy

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Vision

To create an inclusive educational ecosystem where every dedicated student—regardless of financial background, rural upbringing, or regional medium—has equal opportunity to clear top competitive examinations and serve the nation with integrity.

Mission

To deliver high-quality, exam-focused mentorship, simplified learning modules, and ethical guidance that empowers aspirants to build analytical thinking, discipline, and public service values.

🔥 Ther Journey of resilience

Shantappa's 15-Year Milestone Journey (2009 – 2024)

From 12th Fail to UPSC AIR 644

2009
Turning Point
12th fail

Failed 12th PUC examination with 39% marks in Ganikehala village, Raichur district. Faced widespread social rejection and mockings from peers.

2010 - 2013
Academic Transformation
Academic Rebirth

Re-enrolled in degree studies with strict self-discipline. Transformed academic performance from 39% up to 80% First Class Distinction, graduating as College Topper and clearing clerical bank examinations.

2013-2016
Learning Curve
Early UPSC Attempts & Misguidance Phase

As a first-generation civil service aspirant with no mentors in his rural family, lost his initial 3 UPSC attempts due to lack of syllabus direction and ignoring PYQs (Previous Year Questions).

2016-2023
Active Police Duty
7 Years as Police Sub-Inspector (PSI)

Selected as PSI in Karnataka Police. Managed intense 14-hour daily shifts, crime investigations, FIR filings, night bandobast duties, and court evidence. Utilized mobile phone PDFs to study during brief duty breaks and late nights.

2016-2023
Relentless Resilience
5 Interview Heartbreaks (2 KAS + 3 UPSC)

Qualified Mains written examination repeatedly. Reached 2 KAS personality tests and 3 UPSC interviews before 2024, missing the final merit cutoff by minuscule margins each time without losing hope.

2016-2023
Relentless Resilience
Cracking UPSC AIR 644 (8th Attempt) - 2009ರಲ್ಲಿ ಅವಮಾನ 2024ರಲ್ಲಿ ಸನ್ಮಾನ

Wrote Mains in Kannada language, took English interview on Feb 8, 2024. Secured All India Rank 644 on his 8th attempt, realizing a 15-year dream.

2024-Now
Relentless Resilience
2009ರಲ್ಲಿ ಅವಮಾನ - 2024ರಲ್ಲಿ ಸನ್ಮಾನ

UPSC AIR 644 (2024) | Founder, Shantha Marga | Guiding competitive exam aspirants through HYT Classes.

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