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Chitwan Jain, AIR-17, UPSC CSE 2025
Chitwan Jain, a 23-year-old B.Com graduate from Delhi University, secured an All India Rank 17 in UPSC CSE 2025 in his 3rd attempt. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, his learnings from past unsuccessful attempts finally turned into a successful career in Civil Service.
Personal Details of Chitwan Jain
| S.No. | Aspect | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name | Chitwan Jain |
| 2 | Rank | AIR 17 in UPSC CSE 2025 |
| 3 | Home state | Madhya Pradesh |
| 4 | Graduation | B.Com, Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, DU |
| 5 | Optional Subject | Philosophy |
| 6 | Total Marks | 1025 (Mains: 850 + Interview: 175) |
About Chitwan Jain & his Preparation Journey
- Chitwan Jain was born in a joint family in Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh.
- His early schooling up to Class X was in a private school in Ashoknagar & then shifted to Bhopal for his higher secondary (Class XII).
- Afterwards, he decided to pursue a B.Com degree from the Delhi College of Arts and Commerce from University of Delhi.
- In 1st attempt in 2023, while in college, his preparation lacked depth. In the 2nd attempt, his Prelims was a failure despite good preparation. In his 3rd attempt in 2025, his relentless preparation along with his Philosophy optional subject, helped him secure AIR 17 with 1025 marks.
Chitwan Jain, AIR 17 UPSC CSE 2025 Marksheet
Chitwan Jain’s detailed marks information is available in the table below.
| Roll Number | Name | Mains Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks | All India Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0829589 | Chitwan Jain | 850 | 175 | 1025 | 17 |
FAQs About All Rank-17 UPSC CSE 2025
What was the educational background of Chitwan Jain?
Chitwan Jain pursued a B.Com in his graduation from Delhi University (DU).
What are the UPSC CSE 2025 marks of Chitwan Jain?
Chitwan Jain scored 850 marks in Mains, 175 marks in Interview, totalling 1025 marks in UPSC CSE 2025.
What was the optional subject of Chitwan Jain?
His optional subject was Philosophy.
Which Courses were taken by Chitwan Jain at Next IAS?
During the journey of UPSC Preparation, Chitwan Jain (AIR-17 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.