Sushant Kumar

AIR

872

Total Marks

916

UPSC 2023GeographyInterview 171

Sushant Kumar UPSC AIR 872 (2023)

Sushant Kumar is a UPSC topper who secured AIR 872 in CSE 2023. He opted for Geography as his optional subject and has shared his strategies and experiences through various interviews and videos.

Written

745

Essay

70

Interview

171

Total

916

Available Resources

Resource Intent

Essay Strategy

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GS1 Insights

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GS2 Insights

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Ethics Preparation

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Geography Notes

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Marks Intelligence

Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS184
GS2110
GS387
GS4114

Optional Subject

Subject

Geography

Paper 1151
Paper 2129

Final Scores

Essay70
Written745
Interview171
Total916

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Create a study plan and stick to it to achieve your goals

Practice previous year's question papers to get an idea of the exam pattern

Revise your notes regularly to retain information

Attend coaching classes and interact with peers to get different perspectives

Read a lot of books and articles to improve your understanding of the subject

Stay focused and motivated throughout the journey

Join a coaching class or online community to get support and guidance

Make a habit of reading current events and staying updated

Practice your communication skills by speaking in front of a mirror or recording yourself

Strategy Archive

Preparation Strategy

Background

I come from a middle-class family in Hyderabad, and my parents always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. I was fascinated by the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and decided to crack the UPSC exam.

Resource Archive

Answer Copies & Resources

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Essay Copy

70 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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GS1 Copy

84 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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GS2 Copy

110 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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GS3 Copy

87 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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GS4 Copy

114 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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Resource

Geography Paper

151 Marks

Structured topper resource archive and answer writing material.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Sushant Kumar's UPSC rank?

Sushant Kumar secured AIR 872 in UPSC CSE 2023.

What was the optional subject?

Sushant chose Geography as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

Sushant scored 171 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

Sushant obtained a total of 916 marks in UPSC CSE 2023.

Are the topper's answer copies available?

No public answer copies are available for this profile.

Are there any quick takeaways from their preparation?

Sushant shared 9 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.