Is Ketan Shukla an IAS officer?

Yes, Ketan Shukla cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2023 with All India Rank 156. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Ketan Shukla would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Ketan Shukla's optional subject?

Ketan Shukla chose Electrical Engineering as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2023. They scored 305 marks in total (Paper I: 162, Paper II: 143).

How many attempts did Ketan Shukla take?

Ketan Shukla secured AIR 156 in UPSC CSE 2023. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Ketan Shukla's essay marks?

Ketan Shukla scored 102 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2023. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Ketan Shukla's answer copies?

Ketan Shukla'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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Ketan Shukla

🏆 AIR 156UPSC CSE 2023

Total

982

Written

807

Interview

175

Optional

Electrical Engineering

Paper	Marks
Essay	102
GS Paper 1	89
GS Paper 2	106
GS Paper 3	88
GS Paper 4	117
Electrical Engineering I	162
Electrical Engineering II	143

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Original UPSC Mains answer sheets for Essay, GS Papers 1-4, and Electrical Engineering optional.

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Paper-wise marks analysis with essay framework, GS performance, and Electrical Engineering strategy.

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