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A R Rajah Mohaideen, AIR 7, UPSC CSE 2025
A R Rajah Mohaideen, an MBBS graduate from the state of Tamil Nadu, achieved an All India Rank 7 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2025. After his learnings from past two attempts, Mohaideen has cleared the exam in his 3rd attempt. His optional subject was Anthropology.
Personal Details of A R Rajah Mohaideen
| S. No. | Field | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Full Name | A R Rajah Mohaideen |
| 2. | Rank | AIR-7, UPSC CSE 2025 |
| 3. | Home state | Tamil Nadu |
| 4. | Graduation | Annamalai University |
| 5. | Optional Subject | Anthropology |
| 6. | Total Marks | 1035 (Written: 834 + Interview: 201) |
About A R Rajah Mohaideen & his Preparation Journey
- A R Rajah Mohaideen was born in Chengalpattu but a resident of Nandanam, Chennai.
- His academic achievements in early years were impeccable with a CGPA of 10 in Class-X & 95.58% in Class-XII at DAV School.
- He also achieved a National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) scholarship.
- However, the COVID-19 pandemic changed his life, shifting his focus from a doctor to becoming an IAS officer.
- He started his UPSC CSE preparation in 2023 in Delhi.
- Remembering his initial two attempts when the result wasn't in his favour in the Prelims, he improved his preparation strategy.
- With Anthropology as an optional subject and focussing on practicing many test series, A R Rajah Mohaideen turned his medical career into a successful civil services career, achieving AIR 7 in UPSC CSE 2025 in his 3rd attempt.
Educational Background of A R Rajah Mohaideen, AIR 07
| S.No. | Level | Institution | Board/University | Year | Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class 10 | DAV Boys Sr. Sec. School, Chennai | CBSE | 2014 | Perfect 10/10 CGPA |
| 2 | Class 12 | DAV Hr. Sec. School, Chennai | State Board | 2016 | 95.58% Score, NTSE Scholarship |
| 3 | MBBS | Muthiah Medical College (Rajah Muthiah Medical College), Annamalai University | Annamalai University | 2022 | Developed discipline for UPSC preparation |
A R Rajah Mohaideen AIR-7 UPSC CSE 2025 Marksheet
- The details of CSE Mains & Interview marks are mentioned in the table below.
| Roll No. | Name | Written Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0818306 | A R Rajah Mohaideen | 834 | 201 | 1035 | 7 |
Optional Subject of A R Rajah Mohaideen
- A R Rajah Mohaideen chose Anthropology as his Optional subject for UPSC CSE 2025 Mains exam.
- This was possible because of his graduation background in MBBS as physical anthropology was one area that overlapped with human biology and evolution.
- His optional subject Anthropology also contained general studies (GS) Aspects.
- Anthropology optional is both scoring as well as comparatively easier subject.
FAQs about AIR-7, UPSC CSE 2025
Who is A R Rajah Mohaideen?
He is an MBBS doctor from Chennai who achieved AIR 7 in UPSC CSE 2025 in his third attempt.
What is the educational qualification of A R Rajah Mohaideen?
He is an MBBS from Muthiah Medical College in Tamil Nadu and was a school topper from DAV Chennai.
What was the optional subject of A R Rajah Mohaideen?
His optional subject was Anthropology.
Which Courses were taken by A R Rajah Mohaideen at Next IAS?
During the journey of UPSC Preparation, A R Rajah Mohaideen (AIR-7 UPSC CSE 2025) took the coaching for the current affairs course (CA-VA) from NEXT IAS.
Current Affairs plays a significant role in the preparation of the UPSC Civil Services exam, be it prelims, mains or interview. In the Prelims Exam, on average, 30-35 questions are asked directly based on current affairs. The applied weightage of current affairs is significantly higher in the mains because answers are to be written analytically with a static cum current approach. Similarly, knowledge of current issues is equally crucial for the final stage i.e Personality Test or Interview.
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