Vandana Chauhan spent her childhood in a small village Nasrullagarh in Haryana, Vandana lacked access to a good school. While her brother was sent abroad for education, Vandana expressed her desire to study. She was admitted to a Moradabad Gurukul after facing resistance from her family.

Despite facing criticism from relatives, Vandana remained focused on her goal of becoming an IAS officer.

She dedicated 12 to 14 hours every day to studying for the UPSC exam while completing her education in Sanskrit (Hons) from Kanya Gurukul, Bhiwani, and later pursuing LL.B. from BR Ambedkar University, Agra, through online courses due to lack of family support.

Throughout her journey, Vandana's brother stood by her side and provided unwavering support. In the 2012 UPSC Exam conducted in Hindi, Vandana secured the 8th All India Rank (AIR). She became a role model for rural girls who always face challenges accessing English-medium education.