Physics Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Physics as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.5 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Physics and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
5
Average Rank
AIR 111
Best Rank
AIR 14
Avg Optional Marks
297
Year-wise Distribution
2024
2 toppers
2023
1 toppers
2022
2 toppers
All Toppers with Physics Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 14 | Shaurya Arora | 2023 | 311/500 | 1034 | View Strategy |
| AIR 19 | Vibhor Bhardwaj | 2024 | — | 193 | View Strategy |
| AIR 38 | Abhishek Sharma | 2024 | — | 184 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for Physics Optional
Success Rate
5 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Physics, with an average rank of AIR 111. The best performer secured AIR 14 in 2023.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Physics scored an average of 297 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 311.
Why Choose Physics?
The success of these toppers shows that Physics 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 Physics.