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Chitwan Jain
AIR 17 · 2025 · Philosophy
Chitwan Jain, from Ashoknagar, ranked 17th in CSE 2025, on his third attempt. He started preparing during his third year of college, and his first two attempts ended at prelims.
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He took Philosophy as his optional, and he has said the two failed prelims were the hardest part of his preparation.
Statement of marks
Civil Services Examination 2025
- Candidate
- Chitwan Jain
- All India Rank
- AIR 17
- Optional
- Philosophy
| Component | Max | Obtained |
|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 1,750 | 850 |
| Personality test | 275 | 175 |
| Total | 2,025 | 1,025 |
As published in UPSC's final result, CSE 2025
UPSC Marksheet 2025
Verified marks breakdown — sourced from UPSC.gov.in
| Written Total | 850 | |
| Interview | 175 | |
| Total | 1025 |
Source: UPSC CSE 2025 Final Result
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How Chitwan Prepared for UPSC
Prelims and sources
"In Prelims, it is extremely difficult to clear the exam solely by reading." He did not rely on one source: "I didn't limit myself to a single source." For NCERTs and Laxmikanth's Indian Polity, he read each at least two or three times.
Mains
"There is absolutely no substitute for answer writing."
The interview
The board asked: "Should only educated individuals be granted the right to vote?" It also asked about Commerce, Philosophy and social issues. He described the interview as standard, with no surprises.
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Key insights
Answer writing is not optional for Mains.
Read from more than one source, and revise the core books two or three times.
Start while still in college if you can, as he did.
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Frequently asked questions
What was Chitwan Jain's UPSC rank?
AIR 17 in UPSC CSE 2025.
What was Chitwan Jain's optional subject?
Philosophy.
What were Chitwan Jain's total marks?
1025 marks out of 2025.
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