Malini S

AIR

81

Total Marks

999

UPSC 2022GeographyInterview 187

Malini S UPSC AIR 81 (2022)

Malini S is a UPSC topper who secured AIR 81 in the 2022 Civil Services Examination. She also secured Rank 1 in Stream 1 of the Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) examination. Malini has shared her experiences and strategies for cracking the UPSC and KAS exams through various interviews and videos.

Written

812

Essay

85

Interview

187

Total

999

Available Resources

Resource Intent

Essay Strategy

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Marks Intelligence

Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS1111
GS2129
GS388
GS4122

Optional Subject

Subject

Geography

Paper 1133
Paper 2134

Final Scores

Essay85
Written812
Interview187
Total999

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Develop a growth mindset to adapt to challenges and setbacks

Stay motivated through self-reflection and goal-setting

Practice responses to common interview questions

Create a study group to discuss topics and share resources

Make flashcards to help memorize key concepts and formulas

Practice tests to assess knowledge and identify areas for improvement

Stay positive and maintain a healthy work-life balance

Continuously learn and update your knowledge

Stay organized and manage your time effectively

Develop self-awareness to understand your strengths and weaknesses

Strategy Archive

Preparation Strategy

Background

I come from a family of teachers and have always been interested in public service. I pursued a degree in English Literature and later worked as a teacher in private institutions. However, I felt a sense of dissatisfaction and decided to try my luck in the Civil Services and KAS exams.

Resource Archive

Answer Copies & Resources

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Essay Copy

85 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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GS1 Copy

111 Marks

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GS2 Copy

129 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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GS3 Copy

88 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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GS4 Copy

122 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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Resource

Geography Paper

133 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Malini S's UPSC rank?

Malini S secured AIR 81 in UPSC CSE 2022.

What was the optional subject?

Malini chose Geography as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

Malini scored 187 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

Malini obtained a total of 999 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?

Malini shared 10 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.

Explore Hub

Geography Hub

Strategies, toppers, and curated resources for Geography.

Study Guide

Geography Preparation Strategy

A concise subject guide to help aspirants plan their preparation.