Chemistry Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Chemistry as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.4 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Chemistry and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
4
Average Rank
AIR 337
Best Rank
AIR 21
Avg Optional Marks
307
Year-wise Distribution
2023
2 toppers
2022
2 toppers
All Toppers with Chemistry Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 21 | Pururaj Singh Solanki | 2023 | 334/500 | 1028 | View Strategy |
| AIR 53 | Mohan Lal | 2023 | 313/500 | 1006 | View Strategy |
| AIR 500 | Udham Patel | 2022 | 281/500 | 949 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for Chemistry Optional
Success Rate
4 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Chemistry, with an average rank of AIR 337. The best performer secured AIR 21 in 2023.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Chemistry scored an average of 307 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 334.
Why Choose Chemistry?
The success of these toppers shows that Chemistry 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 Chemistry.