Is Akanksh Dhull an IAS officer?

Yes, Akanksh Dhull cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2023 with All India Rank 342. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Akanksh Dhull would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Akanksh Dhull's optional subject?

Akanksh Dhull chose Commerce & Accountancy as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023. They scored 259 marks in total (Paper I: 128, Paper II: 131).

How many attempts did Akanksh Dhull take?

Akanksh Dhull secured AIR 342 in UPSC CSE 2023. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Akanksh Dhull's essay marks?

Akanksh Dhull scored 105 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2023. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Akanksh Dhull's answer copies?

Akanksh Dhull'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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Akanksh Dhull

🏆 AIR 342UPSC CSE 2023

Total

962

Written

778

Interview

184

Optional

Commerce & Accountancy

Paper	Marks
Essay	105
GS Paper 1	85
GS Paper 2	120
GS Paper 3	91
GS Paper 4	118
Commerce & Accountancy I	128
Commerce & Accountancy II	131

Key Preparation Insights

✓**Focus on understanding concepts**: Rather than just memorizing facts, I made sure to understand the underlying concepts and principles.
✓**Practice, practice, practice**: I practiced as many questions as I could, from previous years' exams, as well as current affairs.
✓**Stay updated with current affairs**: I made sure to stay up-to-date with current events, both nationally and internationally.
✓**Network with peers**: I connected with other aspirants and mentors, who provided me with valuable guidance and support.

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Original UPSC Mains answer sheets for Essay, GS Papers 1-4, and Commerce & Accountancy optional.

Marks Breakdown

Paper-wise marks analysis with essay framework, GS performance, and Commerce & Accountancy strategy.

Preparation Strategy

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