Kartikey Kumar - Marks Breakdown

AIR 812 • UPSC CSE 2022 • Total: 915 marks

Kartikey Kumar UPSC Marks Breakdown

Paper	Marks
Essay	89
General Studies I	107
General Studies II	97
General Studies III	79
General Studies IV (Ethics)	115
Psychology Paper I	134
Psychology Paper II	129

Kartikey Kumar Essay Marks & Writing Pattern

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Essay Marks

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Kartikey Kumar scored 89 in Essay 2022.

Reconstructed Answer Structure (Based on Topper Patterns)

Introduction: Hook + context + thesis statement (10-12% word count)
Body: 3-4 subheadings with multi-dimensional analysis (social, economic, ethical, political angles)
Examples: Mix of contemporary events, historical references, and philosophical quotes
Conclusion: Synthesis + way forward + aspirational closing (8-10% word count)
Word count management: Essay 1: ~1100 words, Essay 2: ~1100 words

Note: Structure reconstructed from interview analysis and verified topper patterns

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Psychology Optional — Marks & Approach

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Optional Paper I

134

Optional Paper II

129

Key Strategy Points for Psychology

Paper I focus: Theoretical foundations, static syllabus coverage, conceptual clarity
Paper II focus: Current affairs integration, applied knowledge, real-world examples
Study sources: Standard textbooks, IGNOU material, PYQs, coaching notes
Answer writing: Structured presentation, diagrams, examples, and balanced analysis
Revision strategy: Multiple revisions, self-made notes, practice tests, peer discussion

Note: General optional strategy points. Specific topper insights may vary.

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