Mechanical Engineering Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Mechanical Engineering as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.2 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Mechanical Engineering and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
2
Average Rank
AIR 438
Best Rank
AIR 298
Avg Optional Marks
276
Year-wise Distribution
2023
1 toppers
2022
1 toppers
All Toppers with Mechanical Engineering Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 298 | MohammadIbdul Ahmad | 2022 | 276/500 | 970 | View Strategy |
| AIR 578 | Nitin Choudhary | 2023 | 276/500 | 942 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for Mechanical Engineering Optional
Success Rate
2 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Mechanical Engineering, with an average rank of AIR 438. The best performer secured AIR 298 in 2022.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Mechanical Engineering scored an average of 276 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 276.
Why Choose Mechanical Engineering?
The success of these toppers shows that Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering.