Highest marks in sociology optional for UPSC has been 329, In 2018, Vishal Shah achieved an impressive score in his exams. He secured 171 marks in paper 1 and 158 in paper 2, bringing his cumulative score to an outstanding 329 marks. This remarkable performance in his optional subject significantly contributed to him attaining his preferred service.
| Year | Name | Rank | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Ila Tripathi | Rank 51 | 301 |
| 2017 | Anu Kumari | Rank 2 | 318 marks |
| Hemant Bhorkhade | Rank 15 | 317 marks | |
| 2018 | Vishal Shah | Rank 63 | 329 marks |
| Chirumamilla V. Kumar | Rank 4 | 319 marks | |
| 2019 | Sanjita Mohapatra | Rank 10 | 272 marks |
| Shreshta Anupam | Rank 19 | 270 marks | |
| Ruchi Bindal | Rank 39 | 268 marks | |
| 2020 | Meera K | Rank 6 | 315 marks |
| Jagriti Awasthi | Rank 2 | 284 marks | |
| Neha Bhosle | Rank 15 | 300 marks | |
| Sarjana Yadav | Rank 126 | 298 marks | |
| 2021 | Gamini Singla | Rank 3 | 287 marks |
| Garima Narula | Rank 39 | 280 marks | |
| Aditi Varshney | Rank 57 | 278 marks |
These toppers have shown that it is possible to score high in sociology optional for UPSC. However, it is important to note that these are just a few examples, and there are many other candidates who have scored well in this subject.
1. Start early and give yourself enough time to prepare. The syllabus for sociology optional is quite vast, so it is important to start early and give yourself enough time to cover all the topics.
2. Read the relevant textbooks and articles. There are many good textbooks and articles available on sociology. Reading these will help you to understand the basic concepts of the subject.
3. Practice with previous year's question papers. This will help you to get a feel for the kind of questions that are asked in the exam.
Develop your writing skills. You will need to be able to write clear and concise essays on the various topics covered in the syllabus. Develop your writing skills.4. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in sociology. This can be done by reading journals and newspapers, and by attending seminars and workshops.
By following these tips, you can increase your chances of scoring high in sociology optional for UPSC. Good luck!
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Ritesh sir is an amazing teacher having vast knowledge and experience in the field of teaching sociology optional. He makes sociology very interesting, easy to understand and relate it with contemporary development. Also because of his personal mentoring I was able to clear this exam in my very first attempt. Thank you sir.
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