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GS strategies for UPSC mains from rank holders who scored high in GS-1, GS-2, GS-3 and ethics.

Nidhi Goyal (AIR-202 CSE-22) GS-3 107 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Nidhi Goyal (AIR-202 CSE-22) GS-3 107 Marks

Hi All, I have analyzed the data of 200 Toppers' marksheets and numbers are telling as far as GS-3 scores are concerned (200/933 Marksheets): Average Score: 84.20 Highest Score: 107 Marks Lowest Score: 63 Marks Score…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Dwij Goel (AIR-71 CSE-22) GS-2 124 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Dwij Goel (AIR-71 CSE-22) GS-2 124 Marks

Hi Guys, My name is Dwij Goel and I have secured AIR 71 in UPSC CSE 2022. I come from a small town named Kharkhauda,near Meerut, U.P. After finishing my basic education from Meerut, I have done B.Tech in mechanical engineering from NIT- Bhopal. After my graduation in 2019, I…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Surbhi Goyal (AIR-78 CSE-21) GS-2 125 Marks 28 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Surbhi Goyal (AIR-78 CSE-21) GS-2 125 Marks

Surbhi Goyal secured AIR-78 in CSE-21 in her 3rd attempt. She scored 'a grand' 125 marks in GS-2 paper and below is her GS-2 strategy: My complete GS-2 Strategy Booklist: Polity - M. Laxmikant (For prelims also), 2nd ARC report number 6 Governance - 2nd ARC Reports (4, 9, 10…

Decode Civils · 28 May 2026

Muskan Dagar (AIR-72 CSE-22) GS 470 Marks & Ethics 141 Marks 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Muskan Dagar (AIR-72 CSE-22) GS 470 Marks & Ethics 141 Marks

Muskan Dagar secured AIR-72 in CSE-22 and is the GS TOPPER with 470 Marks & GS-4 TOPPER with 141 Marks! Here she has detailed her strategy. Introduction I am Muskan Dagar. I come from Village Sehlanga, District Jhajjar, Haryana. I have secured AIR 72 in UPSC CSE 2022. This…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026

Abhishek Dawachya (AIR-610 CSE-22) GS-1 128 Marks 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Abhishek Dawachya (AIR-610 CSE-22) GS-1 128 Marks

Following is Abhishek Dawachya's Strategy who not only secured AIR-610 in CSE-22 but also scored the highest marks (128) in GS-1 among the selected candidates. Here, he has covered Detailed Prelims & Mains Topic Wise Sources, his GS-1 strategy (along with a mock test copy)…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026

Manu Garg (AIR-91 CSE-24) GS-2 134 Marks 23 May 2026

Topper Strategies · Mains General Studies

Manu Garg (AIR-91 CSE-24) GS-2 134 Marks

A little bit about Manu Greetings everyone! I am Manu Garg and I have secured AIR 91 in UPSC civil services examination 2024. I am 23 years old and this was my 2nd attempt 2nd Mains and first interview at this exam. I am born and brought up by my single parent my mother in…

Decode Civils · 23 May 2026