UPSC optional toppers' strategies: sociology, PSIR, philosophy, mathematics, geography, anthropology, economics, botany and more, with the marks each topper scored.
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
There are optional subjects. Then there are Popular optional subjects. And then there is GEOGRAPHY! One of the most 'loved' subject WRT number of Aspirants opting for it and perhaps the most 'hated' subject because of…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hi All, This is the 6th Topper Journey & Strategy post from the Batch of 2023. Philosophy optional performance over the years has been a cause of concern for those who have opted this optional. The numbers are…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hi All, This is the 8th Topper Journey & Strategy post from the Batch of 2023. Following is journey & strategy of Jatin Jain who cleared CSE-22 with AIR-91. This was his 3rd attempt. In his 1st attempt he missed…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hi All, Vidushi Singh secured AIR-13 in CSE-22 with Economics Optional in her 1st attempt. Following is her strategy. Introduction I am Vidushi Singh, AIR 13 in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2022. I have completed my B. A. (Hons.) Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hi all, Pradeep made it to the IAS in his 2nd attempt with Sociology Optional. He made it to IRS in his 1st attempt with 307 Marks in Sociology. His strategy in his own words: How I prepared Sociology in 3 months? Hey friends, optional is the most crucial part of CSE mains and…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
A very detailed strategy courtesy Ram. Strategy in his words: I opted for Maths Optional as I had huge interest in Maths subject. Since childhood, I did well in the subject and thus confident of doing well here as well. Also, Maths and science optional provides you guarantee…
Decode Civils · 28 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Dwij Goel cracked CSE-22 with AIR-71. Following is his strategy for Anthropology Optional wherein he scored a grand 315 Marks. How I scored 315 marks in Anthropology My name is Dwij Goel. I have secured AIR 71 in UPSC civil services examination 2022. My optional was anthropology…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hello readers! I am Deepti Rohilla. I have secured AIR 39 in UPSC CSE 2023. This was my 2nd attempt. I missed the interview call by 18 marks last year. My optional is geography in which I have secured 323 marks. It has been analyzed that it is the highest among humanities…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Hello Everyone, I am Arpit Gupta (AIR 54, CSE'21). I belong to a small town Sahjanwa in Gorakhpur (UP). I have done my graduation in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Roorkee. I worked as Financial Market Analyst for 3 months then left my job in Aug'19. I started my preparation in…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Introduction My name is Tanisha Jetly and I secured AIR 400 in UPSC CSE 2022. I graduated from Daulat Ram College, Delhi University with Botany Honours in 2020. My UPSC journey began in 2019 with Botany as my optional. Since I am a botany graduate, I did not feel any significant…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Courtesy Tushar. PSIR strategy in his words: I had attended Shubra Ranjan Mam’s classes as my attempts at reading the optional on my own were a complete failure. It started in Dec 2016 and went on for around 5 months. She has a very lucid and a beautiful way of teaching such…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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May 2026
Topper Strategies · Optionals
Courtesy Anu. Her Sociology strategy in her words: Firstly let me tell you that when I started preparing, I had never thought that I would be penning down my thoughts to help fellow aspirants some day. So, its a great feeling, a surreal one.. and feel really blessed that my…
Decode Civils · 23 May 2026
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