Political Science & International Relations Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Political Science & International Relations as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.4 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Political Science & International Relations and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
4
Average Rank
AIR 3
Best Rank
AIR 1
Avg Optional Marks
265
Year-wise Distribution
2024
3 toppers
2022
1 toppers
All Toppers with Political Science & International Relations Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 1 | Ishita Kishore | 2022 | 313/500 | 644 | View Strategy |
| AIR 1 | Shakti Dubey | 2024 | 279/500 | 1063 | View Strategy |
| AIR 2 | Harshita Goyal | 2024 | 269/500 | 1038 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for Political Science & International Relations Optional
Success Rate
4 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Political Science & International Relations, with an average rank of AIR 3. The best performer secured AIR 1 in 2022.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Political Science & International Relations scored an average of 265 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 313.
Why Choose Political Science & International Relations?
The success of these toppers shows that Political Science & International Relations 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 Political Science & International Relations.