Economics Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Economics as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.11 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Economics and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
11
Average Rank
AIR 312
Best Rank
AIR 13
Avg Optional Marks
358
Year-wise Distribution
2023
6 toppers
2022
5 toppers
All Toppers with Economics Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 13 | Vidushi Singh | 2022 | 276/500 | 632 | View Strategy |
| AIR 32 | Arjun Gupta | 2023 | 299/500 | 1017 | View Strategy |
| AIR 69 | Priya Rani | 2023 | 296/500 | 1000 | View Strategy |
| AIR 171 | Ayush Goel | 2022 | 262/500 | 984 | View Strategy |
| AIR 278 | DudhalAbhishek Dilip | 2022 | 295/500 | 972 | View Strategy |
| AIR 341 | Aayush Agrawal | 2023 | 258/500 | 962 | View Strategy |
| AIR 409 | Ishan Agarwal | 2022 | 280/500 | 961 | View Strategy |
| AIR 435 | Anushka Karnwal | 2023 | 270/500 | 956 | View Strategy |
| AIR 455 | Monika Srivastava | 2023 | 1149/500 | 954 | View Strategy |
| AIR 516 | Tejaswini Behera | 2022 | 292/500 | 948 | View Strategy |
| AIR 717 | Vaibhav Rathore | 2023 | 261/500 | 930 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for Economics Optional
Success Rate
11 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Economics, with an average rank of AIR 312. The best performer secured AIR 13 in 2022.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Economics scored an average of 358 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 1149.
Why Choose Economics?
The success of these toppers shows that Economics 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 Economics.