Philosophy Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Philosophy as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.4 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Philosophy and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
4
Average Rank
AIR 220
Best Rank
AIR 3
Avg Optional Marks
278
Year-wise Distribution
2024
1 toppers
2023
1 toppers
2022
2 toppers
All Toppers with Philosophy Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 3 | Dongre Archit Parag | 2024 | — | 1038 | View Strategy |
| AIR 17 | Avinash Kumar | 2022 | 319/500 | 606 | View Strategy |
| AIR 402 | Arushi Sharma | 2022 | 265/500 | 961 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for Philosophy Optional
Success Rate
4 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Philosophy, with an average rank of AIR 220. The best performer secured AIR 3 in 2024.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Philosophy scored an average of 278 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 319.
Why Choose Philosophy?
The success of these toppers shows that Philosophy 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 Philosophy.