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.
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
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Marks Intelligence
Performance Breakdown
Structured marks analysis across General Studies, optional subject papers, essay, and personality test.
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
Resource Archive
Answer Copies & Resources
Structured answer writing resources and paper-wise archives.
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Essay Copy
70 Marks
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GS1 Copy
84 Marks
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GS2 Copy
110 Marks
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GS3 Copy
87 Marks
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GS4 Copy
114 Marks
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Geography Paper
151 Marks
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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.
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