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UPSC 2022AnthropologyInterview 187
UMA Harathi UPSC AIR 3 (2022)
Uma Harathi is a UPSC topper who secured the 3rd rank in the CSE 2022 exam. She is a civil engineer from IIT Hyderabad and has shared her preparation strategies and insights in various interviews and articles. Uma emphasizes the importance of understanding the UPSC syllabus, solving previous year question papers, and practicing consistently. She also highlights the need to stay focused and motivated throughout the preparation journey.
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Performance Breakdown
Structured marks analysis across General Studies, optional subject papers, essay, and personality test.
Final Scores
Essay119
Written461
Interview187
Total648
Key Learnings
Preparation Patterns & Insights
Understand the UPSC syllabus and solve previous year question papers
Practice consistently without taking any breaks
Join a study group to stay motivated and focused
Be honest and authentic in your responses during the interview
Stay focused and motivated throughout the preparation journey
Don't obsess over being mains ready before Prelims
Solve as many UPSC previous year question papers as possible
Start like a topper, read what toppers have to say about their UPSC experience
Never start from scratch on your UPSC preparation
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Background
I come from a small town in Telangana, and my family has always been supportive of my education. I graduated with a B Tech in civil engineering from IIT Hyderabad in 2017. After working for a few years, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming an IAS officer. I started preparing for the UPSC exam in 2018, and it was a long and challenging journey.
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Essay Copy
119 Marks
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GS1 Copy
113 Marks
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GS2 Copy
116 Marks
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GS3 Copy
100 Marks
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GS4 Copy
132 Marks
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Anthropology Paper
146 Marks
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FAQ
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What was UMA Harathi's UPSC rank?
UMA Harathi secured AIR 3 in UPSC CSE 2022.
What was the optional subject?
UMA chose Anthropology as the optional subject.
What were the interview marks?
UMA scored 187 marks in the UPSC personality test.
What were the total marks?
UMA obtained a total of 648 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?
UMA shared 9 key insights — see the Key Learnings section.
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