Is Harshita Goyal an IAS officer?

Yes, Harshita Goyal cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2024 with All India Rank 2. After completing the training at LBSNAA, Harshita Goyal would be allocated to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or another All India Service based on rank and preference.

What was Harshita Goyal's optional subject?

Harshita Goyal chose Political Science & International Relations as their optional subject for UPSC CSE 2024. They scored 269 marks in total (Paper I: 117, Paper II: 152).

How many attempts did Harshita Goyal take?

Harshita Goyal secured AIR 2 in UPSC CSE 2024. For detailed information about their number of attempts and background, please refer to their preparation strategy section above.

What were Harshita Goyal's essay marks?

Harshita Goyal scored 144 marks in the Essay paper of UPSC CSE 2024. The essay paper carries 250 marks and requires writing two essays.

Can I download Harshita Goyal's answer copies?

Harshita Goyal'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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Harshita Goyal

🏆 AIR 2UPSC CSE 2024

Total

1038

Written

851

Interview

187

Optional

Political Science & International Relations

Paper	Marks
Essay	144
GS Paper 1	102
GS Paper 2	121
GS Paper 3	90
GS Paper 4	125
Political Science & International Relations I	117
Political Science & International Relations II	152

Key Preparation Insights

✓I began with a thorough understanding of the syllabus and the exam pattern.
✓I created a list of topics that I needed to cover and prioritized them based on their importance.
✓I made a habit of reading newspapers and current affairs magazines to stay updated on the latest events.
✓I also watched online lectures and videos to supplement my learning.
✓I had to deal with self-doubt and fear of failure at times.
✓I faced difficulties in understanding some of the complex topics, but I didn't give up.

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

Marks Breakdown

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

Preparation Strategy

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