Wimberlygunj, March 6: Bringing pride to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shiyad, an islander hailing from Wimberly Gunj village in South Andaman, has secured All India Rank 743 in the Civil Services Examination 2025.
Shiyad completed his early schooling at Crescent Public School, Wimberly Gunj, and later studied at MES School, Stewart Gunj. After completing his schooling in the islands, he moved to Kerala for higher education, where he pursued Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.
After completing his engineering degree, Shiyad began preparing for the prestigious Civil Services Examination. Demonstrating perseverance and dedication, he successfully cleared the examination in his fourth attempt, securing Rank 743.
Shiyad is the son of Late K. Abdul Salam, who passed away in the year 2000, and Zubaida, who works as an Office Assistant at Crescent Public School, Wimberly Gunj. Belonging to a Pre-42 Moplah family, his journey reflects determination and the strong support of his family throughout his preparation.
His achievement has brought immense pride to the island community, particularly the residents of Wimberly Gunj, and serves as an inspiration for many aspiring students across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.