Ishan Agarwal

AIR

409

Total Marks

961

UPSC 2022EconomicsInterview 190

Ishan Agarwal UPSC AIR 409 (2022)

Ishan Agarwal is a 21-year-old UPSC topper who secured the 409th rank in the 2022 Civil Services Examination. He is an alumnus of NIT Srinagar and has a strong background in academics. Ishan has shared his preparation strategy and experiences with various platforms, including YouTube and Quora.

Written

771

Essay

70

Interview

190

Total

961

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Marks Intelligence

Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS1110
GS2108
GS383
GS4120

Optional Subject

Subject

Economics

Paper 1144
Paper 2136

Final Scores

Essay70
Written771
Interview190
Total961

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Start early and make a study plan to stay motivated and focused

Practice consistently and evaluate your performance to improve

Stay calm and confident during the interview to showcase your skills

Reward yourself after completing milestones to stay motivated

Take breaks and engage in activities you enjoy to reduce stress

Focus on static subjects, such as history and geography, to build a strong foundation

Stay updated with the latest news and events to excel in current affairs

Strategy Archive

Preparation Strategy

Background

I was born and brought up in a small town in Uttar Pradesh. I always had a keen interest in current affairs and politics, which motivated me to pursue a career in the civil services. I completed my engineering from NIT Srinagar and then started preparing for the UPSC exam.

Resource Archive

Answer Copies & Resources

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Essay Copy

70 Marks

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GS1 Copy

110 Marks

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GS2 Copy

108 Marks

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GS3 Copy

83 Marks

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GS4 Copy

120 Marks

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Economics Paper

144 Marks

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Ishan Agarwal's UPSC rank?

Ishan Agarwal secured AIR 409 in UPSC CSE 2022.

What was the optional subject?

Ishan chose Economics as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

Ishan scored 190 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

Ishan obtained a total of 961 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?

Ishan shared 7 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.

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