History Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose History as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.6 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected History and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
6
Average Rank
AIR 307
Best Rank
AIR 9
Avg Optional Marks
276
Year-wise Distribution
2023
2 toppers
2022
4 toppers
All Toppers with History Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 9 | Nausheen Siddiqui | 2023 | 308/500 | 1045 | View Strategy |
| AIR 18 | Siddharth Shukla | 2022 | 279/500 | 1033 | View Strategy |
| AIR 172 | Abhiznan Hazarika | 2023 | 288/500 | 980 | View Strategy |
| AIR 194 | Herrsh Sharma | 2022 | 259/500 | 981 | View Strategy |
| AIR 620 | KachhawaRoshan Kevalsing | 2022 | 280/500 | 937 | View Strategy |
| AIR 830 | Amar Meena | 2022 | 242/500 | 910 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for History Optional
Success Rate
6 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose History, with an average rank of AIR 307. The best performer secured AIR 9 in 2023.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with History scored an average of 276 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 308.
Why Choose History?
The success of these toppers shows that History 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 History.