UPSC’s Crown Jewel: Shubham Kumar’s Top-Scoring Marksheet Goes Viral After Tina Dabi & Tanu Jain’s Triumphs

After the marksheets of IAS officers Tina Dabi and Tanu Jain captured public attention, the UPSC scorecard of 2020 All India Rank 1, Shubham Kumar, has now gone viral on social media and online forums. Shubham, a Bihar native who cleared the prestigious exam in his third attempt, became a symbol of perseverance and academic excellence with his outstanding performance.

 

Shubham Kumar’s marksheet reveals that he scored the highest marks in his optional subject, Anthropology (Paper I: 170, Paper II: 150), and also performed exceptionally well in the Personality Test (Interview), securing 176 out of 275 marks. His essay score stood at 134, while General Studies marks were as follows: GS I (115), GS II (111), GS III (92), and GS IV (106), summing up to a written total of 878. Combined with his interview score, Shubham achieved a final total of 1054 out of 2025, topping the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2020.

 

Aspirants and coaching centers are analyzing Shubham’s marksheet for strategic insights, noting his strong show in optional subjects and interview as key factors for success. His journey—marked by initial setbacks and subsequent improvement through focused preparation—has inspired thousands of civil service hopefuls to persist despite challenges.

 

As the marksheet continues to circulate online, it serves as a blueprint for success, reinforcing the importance of consistency, subject mastery, and resilience in the highly competitive UPSC arena

 

Source: DNA India