Is Ishita Kishore an IAS officer?

Yes, Ishita Kishore cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2022 with All India Rank 1. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Ishita Kishore would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Ishita Kishore's optional subject?

Ishita Kishore chose Political Science & International Relations as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2022. They scored 313 marks in total (Paper I: 147, Paper II: 166).

How many attempts did Ishita Kishore take?

Ishita Kishore secured AIR 1 in UPSC CSE 2022. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Ishita Kishore's essay marks?

Ishita Kishore scored 137 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2022. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Ishita Kishore's answer copies?

Ishita Kishore's official UPSC answer copies are available on a dedicated page. You can view and download them from the Answer Copies page linked on this profile.

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Ishita Kishore

🏆 AIR 1UPSC CSE 2022

Total

644

Written

451

Interview

193

Optional

Political Science & International Relations

Paper	Marks
Essay	137
GS Paper 1	121
GS Paper 2	130
GS Paper 3	88
GS Paper 4	112
Political Science & International Relations I	147
Political Science & International Relations II	166

Key Preparation Insights

✓I would study for 8-10 hours a day
✓I would make a timetable and stick to it
✓I would revise what I had studied the previous day
✓I would take breaks in between to refresh my mind
✓Time management was a big challenge for me
✓Staying motivated was another challenge

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Original UPSC Mains answer sheets for Essay, GS Papers 1-4, and Political Science & International Relations optional.

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Paper-wise marks analysis with essay framework, GS performance, and Political Science & International Relations strategy.

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