Tarun Bansal

AIR

204

Total Marks

980

UPSC 2022PSIRInterview 160

Tarun Bansal UPSC AIR 204 (2022)

Tarun Bansal is a UPSC topper from Delhi, who graduated from Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology with a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He secured rank 204 in the CSE 2022 exam and has shared his journey and strategy with aspirants through various interviews and talks.

Written

820

Essay

123

Interview

160

Total

980

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Performance Breakdown

General Studies

GS199
GS2103
GS396
GS4110

Optional Subject

Subject

PSIR

Paper 1146
Paper 2143

Final Scores

Essay123
Written820
Interview160
Total980

Key Learnings

Preparation Patterns & Insights

Stay focused and motivated to achieve your goals.

Seek help from teachers and mentors to improve your performance.

Review notes and previous year's papers regularly to stay updated.

Practice self-care and take breaks to avoid burnout.

Be prepared for any question that might be asked in the interview.

Never give up on your dreams, even when faced with challenges.

Stay true to yourself and be confident in your abilities.

Use a structured study plan to stay organized and on track.

Take mock tests and practice previous year's papers to get a sense of the exam pattern.

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Preparation Strategy

Background

I come from a middle-class family in Delhi, and my parents always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. I was fascinated by the idea of civil services from a young age, and I knew that I wanted to make a difference in the country. I graduated from Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology with a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

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Answer Copies & Resources

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Essay Copy

123 Marks

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GS1 Copy

99 Marks

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GS2 Copy

103 Marks

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GS3 Copy

96 Marks

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GS4 Copy

110 Marks

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PSIR Paper

146 Marks

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Tarun Bansal's UPSC rank?

Tarun Bansal secured AIR 204 in UPSC CSE 2022.

What was the optional subject?

Tarun chose PSIR as the optional subject.

What were the interview marks?

Tarun scored 160 marks in the UPSC personality test.

What were the total marks?

Tarun obtained a total of 980 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?

Tarun shared 9 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.

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