Anthropology Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Anthropology as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.32 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Anthropology and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
32
Average Rank
AIR 231
Best Rank
AIR 3
Avg Optional Marks
282
Year-wise Distribution
2024
5 toppers
2023
13 toppers
2022
14 toppers
All Toppers with Anthropology Optional
Key Insights for Anthropology Optional
Success Rate
32 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Anthropology, with an average rank of AIR 231. The best performer secured AIR 3 in 2023.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Anthropology scored an average of 282 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 326.
Why Choose Anthropology?
The success of these toppers shows that Anthropology is a viable optional choice for UPSC aspirants. Explore individual topper profiles to understand their preparation strategies, study materials, and answer writing approaches specific to Anthropology.