Psychology Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Psychology as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.5 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Psychology and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
5
Average Rank
AIR 342
Best Rank
AIR 150
Avg Optional Marks
268
Year-wise Distribution
2023
2 toppers
2022
3 toppers
All Toppers with Psychology Optional
| Rank | Name | Year | Optional Marks | Total Marks | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR 150 | Dinesh Godara | 2022 | 272/500 | 987 | View Strategy |
| AIR 150 | Ramesh Chandra Verma | 2023 | 268/500 | 982 | View Strategy |
| AIR 253 | Cibilu Pradeep | 2022 | 279/500 | 975 | View Strategy |
| AIR 343 | Biswajit Panda | 2023 | 260/500 | 962 | View Strategy |
| AIR 812 | Kartikey Kumar | 2022 | 263/500 | 915 | View Strategy |
Key Insights for Psychology Optional
Success Rate
5 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Psychology, with an average rank of AIR 342. The best performer secured AIR 150 in 2022.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Psychology scored an average of 268 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 279.
Why Choose Psychology?
The success of these toppers shows that Psychology 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 Psychology.