AIR
1
Total Marks
644
Ishita Kishore is a 26-year-old woman from Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, who secured the All India Rank 1 in the UPSC 2022 exam. She is an alumnus of Delhi University and left her high-paying job to crack the exam in her 3rd attempt. Ishita's optional subject was Political Science and International Relations, and she relied heavily on VisionIAS Mains test series to refine her answer writing abilities.
Written
451
Essay
137
Interview
193
Total
644
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Marks Intelligence
Structured marks analysis across General Studies, optional subject papers, essay, and personality test.
Subject
Political Science & International Relations
Key Learnings
Start preparing for the exam at least 18 months in advance
Make a lot of notes to remember things better
Practice as many questions as you can to improve your answer writing skills
Stay motivated and push through the tough times
Manage your time effectively to cover all the topics
Revised your notes regularly to retain the information
Practice answering questions from previous years' papers
Ask questions to the panel to show your interest in the subject
Stay calm and confident during the interview
Gratitude is key to success
Strategy Archive
I still remember the day I decided to take the UPSC exam. It was a turning point in my life, and I knew that I had to work hard to achieve my goal. I had always been interested in politics and governance, and I felt that this exam was the perfect opportunity for me to make a career out of it.
Resource Archive
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137 Marks
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130 Marks
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88 Marks
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147 Marks
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FAQ
Ishita Kishore secured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2022.
Ishita chose Political Science & International Relations as the optional subject.
Ishita scored 193 marks in the UPSC personality test.
Ishita obtained a total of 644 marks in UPSC CSE 2022.
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Ishita shared 10 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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Explore Hub
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Study Guide
A concise subject guide to help aspirants plan their preparation.