AIR
697
Total
930
Year
2022
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AIR 697 · 930 Total Marks
Written
779
Interview
151
Total
930
Essay
125
Best GS
107
Mathematics
141
Sandeep Kumar UPSC marksheet — AIR 697 (2022) with Mathematics optional. Download actual UPSC Mains answer copy PDF with marks breakdown across GS Papers and essay.
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Sandeep Kumar is a UPSC topper who secured Rank 697 in 2022 and Rank 24 in 2023. He is a resident of Dumaria Block in Gaya, a highly Naxal-affected area in Bihar. Sandeep has passed the UPSC exam for the second consecutive year and has shared his journey and strategies with various platforms.
| Name | Sandeep Kumar |
| Rank | AIR 697 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Optional Subject | Mathematics |
| Essay Marks | 125 |
| Written Total | 779 |
| Interview | 151 |
| Total Marks | 930 |
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All India Rank 697 — UPSC CSE 2022
Strongest Paper: Essay (125 marks)
Sandeep scored highest in Essay — 18 marks ahead of their next best paper
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| GS1 | 88 |
| GS2 | 104 |
| GS3 | 71 |
| GS4 (Ethics) | 107 |
| Essay | 125 |
| Mathematics Paper 1 | 141 |
| Mathematics Paper 2 | 143 |
| Written Total | 779 |
| Interview | 151 |
| Total | 930 |
Source: UPSC CSE 2022 Final Result
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Paper-wise breakdown and performance analysis
Strongest
Essay
125 marks
Scope to Improve
GS3
71 marks
Marks Gap
54 marks
Between best & weakest paper
Sandeep scored 284 marks in Mathematics optional (Paper 1: 141, Paper 2: 143) — this contributed 31% of total marks.
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Sandeep Kumar secured AIR 697 in UPSC CSE 2022.
Sandeep chose Mathematics as the optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022.
Sandeep obtained a total of 930 marks in UPSC CSE 2022.
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Sandeep Kumar's preparation strategy is detailed above on this page.
Sandeep scored 107 marks in the GS4 (Ethics) paper of UPSC CSE 2022.
Sandeep scored 141 in Mathematics Paper 1 and 143 in Paper 2, totaling 284 marks in the optional.
Sandeep Kumar secured AIR 697 in UPSC CSE 2022. Details about their graduation and educational background are mentioned in the strategy section above.
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Sandeep's coaching details are covered in the preparation strategy section.
Sandeep Kumar scored 88 marks in GS1 (Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography). For GS1 preparation strategies, refer to the detailed approach outlined in the strategy section.
Daily study hours for Sandeep Kumar are discussed in the preparation strategy section above when available. Most UPSC toppers maintain 6-8 hours of focused study during peak preparation, with variations based on their work status and personal circumstances.
Sandeep chose Mathematics as their optional subject. The strategy section above details Sandeep's overall approach, including optional subject preparation where available. Mathematics has produced strong results in UPSC CSE — for more toppers who opted for this subject, visit the <a href="/optional/mathematics" class="text-emerald-600 font-semibold underline">Mathematics optional page</a>.
Sandeep Kumar secured AIR 697 in UPSC CSE 2022. After selection, UPSC toppers typically undergo training at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, followed by service-specific training. Their current posting and service allocation details are updated when available.
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