Sociology Optional — UPSC Toppers List & Analysis
Complete list of UPSC CSE toppers who chose Sociology as their optional subject. View marks breakdown, average performance, rank distribution, and preparation strategies.42 top rankers from recent years (2022-2024) selected Sociology and secured excellent ranks.
Total Toppers
42
Average Rank
AIR 227
Best Rank
AIR 2
Avg Optional Marks
277
Year-wise Distribution
2024
7 toppers
2023
19 toppers
2022
16 toppers
All Toppers with Sociology Optional
Key Insights for Sociology Optional
Success Rate
42 toppers from recent UPSC batches chose Sociology, with an average rank of AIR 227. The best performer secured AIR 2 in 2023.
Optional Marks Performance
Toppers with Sociology scored an average of 277 marks out of 500 in optional papers. The highest marks recorded were 315.
Why Choose Sociology?
The success of these toppers shows that Sociology 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 Sociology.