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UPSC Intelligence Archive
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UPSC 2022SociologyInterview 165
Komal Aggarwal UPSC AIR 303 (2022)
Komal Aggarwal is a UPSC topper who secured All India Rank 303 in the 2022 Civil Services Examination. She opted for Sociology as her optional subject and scored 315 marks. Komal has been a part of various online platforms and communities, sharing her experiences and strategies with aspirants. She is an inspiration to many and continues to support the UPSC community.
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Performance Breakdown
Structured marks analysis across General Studies, optional subject papers, essay, and personality test.
Final Scores
Essay100
Written805
Interview165
Total970
Key Learnings
Preparation Patterns & Insights
Start early and make a structured study plan
Use a combination of online and offline resources
Practice previous year's question papers
Join online communities and forums for support
Stay disciplined and focused
Seek help when you need it
Be prepared to answer a range of questions in the interview
Show enthusiasm and confidence in the interview
Be honest and transparent in the interview
Strategy Archive
Preparation Strategy
Background
I still remember the day I decided to take the UPSC exam. It was a moment of clarity, and I knew that I had to give it a shot. I come from a middle-class family, and my parents were always supportive of my dreams. I had a decent academic record, but I knew that I had to work hard to crack the UPSC exam.
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Essay Copy
100 Marks
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GS1 Copy
115 Marks
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GS2 Copy
92 Marks
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GS3 Copy
76 Marks
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GS4 Copy
107 Marks
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Sociology Paper
173 Marks
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FAQ
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What was Komal Aggarwal's UPSC rank?
Komal Aggarwal secured AIR 303 in UPSC CSE 2022.
What was the optional subject?
Komal chose Sociology as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
Komal scored 165 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
Komal obtained a total of 970 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?
Komal shared 9 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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