DudhalAbhishek Dilip

AIR

278

Total Marks

972

UPSC 2022EconomicsInterview 182

DudhalAbhishek Dilip UPSC AIR 278 (2022)

Dudhal Abhishek Dilip is a 2022 UPSC CSE rank 278 holder, pursuing a MicroMasters in Data Economics and Development Policy from MITx online. He holds a B. Tech degree from VJTI Mumbai and has worked as an IT engineer. He secured AIR 637 in the 2019 CSE and has shared his preparation strategies and experiences through various blogs and interviews.

Written

790

Essay

91

Interview

182

Total

972

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Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS1106
GS2103
GS379
GS4116

Optional Subject

Subject

Economics

Paper 1152
Paper 2143

Final Scores

Essay91
Written790
Interview182
Total972

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Focus on one subject at a time to avoid burnout

Use case studies and real-life examples to make learning more engaging

Take breaks in between to refresh your mind and avoid burnout

Stay calm and composed during the interview

Be prepared to answer tough questions about current events and policy issues

Overcome self-doubt and uncertainty with hard work and dedication

Balance your studies with your work and other responsibilities

Use a disciplined study plan to stay on track

Make sure to cover all the topics before moving on to the next one

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Background

I come from a humble background, and my journey to becoming a UPSC topper was not easy. I was born and brought up in Mumbai, and my parents always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. I did my engineering from VJTI Mumbai, where I was exposed to various opportunities and challenges. I worked as an IT engineer for a while, but I always had a passion for public service.

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GS4 Copy

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Economics Paper

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was DudhalAbhishek Dilip's UPSC rank?

DudhalAbhishek Dilip secured AIR 278 in UPSC CSE 2022.

What was the optional subject?

DudhalAbhishek chose Economics as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

DudhalAbhishek scored 182 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

DudhalAbhishek obtained a total of 972 marks in UPSC CSE 2022.

Are the topper's answer copies available?

No public answer copies are available for this profile.

Are there any quick takeaways from their preparation?

DudhalAbhishek shared 9 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.

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