Gaurav Ojha, an electrical engineering graduate from BHU, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh has secured an All India Rank 204 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 in his 4th attempt. His optional subject was Mathematics.

• Gaurav Ojha belongs to Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
• He completed schooling (Intermediate) from Kanpur & graduated in Electrical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
• Gaurav then came to Delhi for his full-time UPSC Civil Services exam preparation.
• He finally cleared UPSC CSE in 2025 through a holistic approach of Prelims and Mains integration, with a command over Mathematics optional subject.

Gaurav’s detailed marks information is available in the table below.

How many marks did Gaurav Ojha get in UPSC CSE 2025 to achieve AIR 204?

Gaurav got 796 marks in Written Mains, 187 marks in Interview & a total of 983 marks.

Which Courses were taken by Gaurav Ojha at Next IAS?

During the journey of UPSC Preparation, Gaurav Ojha (AIR-204 UPSC CSE 2025) took the coaching for the Mathematics Optional Foundation Course and GS Mains Advance Course (MAC) from NEXT IAS.

An Optional Subject plays a significant role in the success rate of the UPSC Civil Services Exam. While GS requires a general understanding of GS topics, the Optional subject requires an analytical and in-depth understanding. Scoring extra marks in an optional gives you an edge in securing the overall top rank in the merit list.