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AIR
1
Total
1071
Year
2025
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AIR 1 · 1071 Total Marks
Written
867
Interview
204
Total
1071
Essay
108
Optional P1
142
Optional P2
150
Anuj Agnihotri — UPSC Marksheet 2025
| GS1 | 111 |
| GS2 | 127 |
| GS3 | 103 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 126 |
| Essay | 108 |
| Medical Science P1 | 142 |
| Medical Science P2 | 150 |
| Written Total | 867 |
| Interview | 204 |
| Total | 1071 |
Anuj Agnihotri answer copy PDF and UPSC marksheet — AIR 1 (2025) with Medical Science optional subject. Download the actual UPSC Mains answer copy with full marks breakdown across GS papers, essay, and optional subject.
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Anuj Agnihotri hails from Rawatbhata, a small town in the Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan, where his father works at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Plant. He completed his Class 10 at Atomic Energy Central School in Rawatbhata and his Class 12 at M.B. Public Senior Secondary School in Kota before securing admission to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur, where he earned his MBBS degree in 2023. Despite having a promising medical career ahead of him, Anuj chose to pursue civil services, driven by his mother’s inspiration and a genuine desire to serve people at a broader systemic level. His journey from medicine to public administration took a significant step forward when he cleared the Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS) examination and served as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) probationer in Delhi, gaining firsthand administrative experience even as he continued his UPSC preparation. Anuj secured All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 with a total of 1071 marks out of 2025 — the highest topper score since Anudeep Durishetty’s 1126 in 2017. His achievement is historically significant as only the second time in 15 years that a doctor with Medical Science optional has topped the UPSC CSE, following Dr. Shena Aggarwal (AIR 1, 2011).
| Name | Anuj Agnihotri |
| Rank | AIR 1 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Optional Subject | Medical Science |
| Essay Marks | 108 |
| Written Total | 867 |
| Interview | 204 |
| Total Marks | 1071 |
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How they prepared for UPSC CSE 2025
Anuj began his UPSC preparation during his MBBS internship at AIIMS Jodhpur, building conceptual clarity through NCERT books and standard references while integrating preparation into his medical education schedule. Over six years and multiple attempts, he iteratively refined his strategy — treating each attempt not as a failure but as a data point for improvement. By the time of his final UPSC cycle, he was simultaneously serving as a DANICS probationer SDM in Delhi, which enriched his understanding of governance.
Anuj chose Medical Science as his optional, aligned with his MBBS from AIIMS Jodhpur. He scored 142 in Paper I and 150 in Paper II (292/500). His approach relied on deep existing knowledge from his medical curriculum rather than extra books, supplemented by clinical textbooks (Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, Park’s Textbook of Preventive & Social Medicine, Gray’s Anatomy) and previous year optional papers for exam pattern familiarisation. His medical knowledge also enriched his GS answers on public health, epidemiology, and biotechnology.
Anuj practised writing 2–3 structured Mains answers daily, focusing on multidimensional analysis (historical, constitutional, economic, social, international angles). He emphasised structure over information: clear introductions, well-organised body paragraphs with subheadings where appropriate, and balanced conclusions. He used diagrams, flowcharts, and tables selectively for clarity and disciplined word limit adherence.
Anuj enrolled in the Interview Guidance Program (IGP) at Legacy IAS Academy, Bengaluru, receiving structured mock interviews under board-like conditions, detailed DAF (Detailed Application Form) analysis covering every aspect of his background (AIIMS, DANICS, Rajasthan roots, Medical Science optional), personality assessment and feedback, current affairs discussion sessions, and communication skill development. His interview score of 204/275 (74.2%) — 11 marks higher than AIR 3 — was instrumental in the 4-mark margin that separated him from AIR 2.
He also took the Current Affairs Value Addition (CA-VA) course at NEXT IAS.
Anuj studied approximately 13 hours daily while serving as a DANICS probationer:
“Do not confuse yourself by referring to too many sources. Stick to standard study material like NCERT Books and revise from them.” He focused on fewer, better sources with multiple revision cycles rather than wide but shallow reading.
Anuj secured AIR 1 in his 3rd attempt (UPSC-specific). Before topping, he had already cleared DANICS and was serving as an SDM.
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All India Rank 1 — UPSC CSE 2025
Strongest Paper: GS2 (127 marks)
Anuj scored highest in GS2 — 1 marks ahead of their next best paper
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS1 | 111 |
| GS2 | 127 |
| GS3 | 103 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 126 |
| Essay | 108 |
| Medical Science Paper 1 | 142 |
| Medical Science Paper 2 | 150 |
| Written Total | 867 |
| Interview | 204 |
| Total | 1071 |
Source: UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result
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Paper-wise breakdown and performance analysis
Strongest
GS2
127 marks
Scope to Improve
GS3
103 marks
Marks Gap
24 marks
Between best & weakest paper
Anuj scored 292 marks in Medical Science optional (Paper 1: 142, Paper 2: 150) — this contributed 27% of total marks.
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MBBS from AIIMS Jodhpur leveraged Medical Science optional for 292/500 marks — one of the highest optional scores among 2025 toppers and the highest-scoring component of his written exam.
His DANICS experience as an SDM in Delhi directly enriched his GS-II score of 127 (his highest GS paper), proving that real-world administrative work compounds exam preparation.
The structured Interview Guidance Program at Legacy IAS Academy was decisive: his 204/275 interview score and the mere 4-mark margin separating AIR 1 from AIR 2 demonstrate that interview preparation is a strategic necessity, not a luxury.
At 26, he became the youngest AIIMS graduate to top the UPSC CSE in the same degree bracket, and only the second doctor in 15 years (after Dr. Shena Aggarwal, AIR 1, 2011) to top with Medical Science optional.
His journey from Rawatbhata — a small nuclear township in Rajasthan — to AIR 1 exemplifies how small-town origins, combined with disciplined preparation and persistence across multiple attempts, can produce India’s top civil servant.
Anuj Agnihotri secured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2025.
Anuj chose Medical Science as the optional subject for UPSC CSE 2025.
Anuj obtained a total of 1071 marks in UPSC CSE 2025.
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Anuj Agnihotri's preparation strategy is detailed above on this page.
Anuj scored 126 marks in the GS4 (Ethics) paper of UPSC CSE 2025.
Anuj scored 142 in Medical Science Paper 1 and 150 in Paper 2, totaling 292 marks in the optional.
Anuj Agnihotri secured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2025. Details about their graduation and educational background are mentioned in the strategy section above.
Anuj's coaching details are mentioned in the preparation strategy section above.
The number of attempts Anuj Agnihotri took for UPSC CSE is covered in their preparation journey — refer to the strategy section above for attempt details and timeline.
Anuj's book list and recommended resources are detailed in the preparation strategy section above.
Anuj's coaching details are covered in the preparation strategy section.
Anuj Agnihotri scored 111 marks in GS1 (Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography). Their GS1 preparation approach is covered in the strategy section above.
Daily study hours for Anuj Agnihotri are discussed in the preparation strategy section above when available. Most UPSC toppers maintain 6-8 hours of focused study during peak preparation, with variations based on their work status and personal circumstances.
Anuj chose Medical Science as their optional subject. Their optional subject strategy is covered in the preparation section above. Medical Science has produced strong results in UPSC CSE — for more toppers who opted for this subject, visit the <a href="/optional/medical-science" class="text-emerald-600 font-semibold underline">Medical Science optional page</a>.
Anuj Agnihotri secured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2025. After selection, UPSC toppers typically undergo training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, followed by service-specific training. Their current posting and service allocation details are updated when available.
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