Mathematics Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Mathematics as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.18 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Mathematics and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
18
Average Rank
AIR 236
Best Rank
AIR 11
Avg Optional Marks
288
Year-wise Distribution
2024
1 toppers
2023
8 toppers
2022
9 toppers
All Toppers with Mathematics Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 11 | Kush Motwani | 2023 | 274/500 | 1042 | View Strategy |
| AIR 16 | Ayan Jain | 2023 | 311/500 | 1032 | View Strategy |
| AIR 23 | Vaishali Chopra | 2022 | 255/500 | 1028 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for Mathematics Optional
Success Rate
18 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Mathematics, with an average rank of AIR 236. The best performer secured AIR 11 in 2023.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Mathematics scored an average of 288 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 312.
Why Choose Mathematics?
The success of these toppers shows that Mathematics 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 Mathematics.