Tina Dabi, AIR-01, UPSC CSE 2015

Tina Dabi, an alumnus of Lady Shri Ram College, has secured an All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2015 in her 1st attempt at the age of just 22 years. She began her UPSC Civil Service exam preparation while pursuing her graduation. With consistent reading, timely revision, regular tests practice and a strong family support lead her to qualify the UPSC exam.

Personal, Educational & Family Details

Personal Information

Tina Dabi is known for good communication skills and her interest in constitutional issues.
She received the President’s Gold Medal for outstanding performance during IAS training at LBSNAA in Mussoorie, Uttrakhand.

S.No.	Parameter	Details
1.	Full Name	Tina Dabi
2.	Rank	AIR 1, UPSC CSE 2015 (1st attempt)
3.	Education	BA (Hons) Political Science, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
4.	Optional Subject	Political Science & International Relations (PSIR)
5.	Total Marks	1063 / 2025
6.	Total Marks	1063 (Written: 868 + Interview: 195)

Educational Background

Tina Dabi completed her schooling in Delhi and scored a high percentage in Class X and XII which reflect an excellent academic record at an early age. Later, she pursued a Bachelor degree in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi. She graduated as a topper in her discipline.
Her strong inclination towards polity and the Constitution of India made her choose Political Science and International Relations (PSIR) as her optional subject in UPSC Civil Service Exam.
Her choice between graduation subject and optional paper became a key strength in her preparation and exam performance.

Level	Institution	Course / Degree	Year
Schooling	Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhopal (initial schooling)	Class 10	2008
Schooling	Convent of Jesus and Mary, Delhi	Class 12	2010
Undergraduate	Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University	BA Political Science (Hons)	2011–2014
Professional	IAS Training (LBSNAA)	IAS Officer	2016

IAS Tina Dabi's CSE 2015 Scorecard: Prelims, Mains & Interview Marks

Prelims Marks

S. No.	Stage / Paper	Marks Obtained	Maximum Marks
1	Prelims GS Paper I	96.66	200
2	Prelims GS Paper II (CSAT)	98.73	200
3	Prelims Total	195.39	—

Mains Marks

S.No.	Stage / Paper	Marks Obtained	Maximum Marks
1	Essay	145	250
2	GS Paper 1	119	250
3	GS Paper 2	84	250
4	GS Paper 3	111	250
5	GS Paper 4	110	250
6	GS Total	424	1000
7	Optional PSIR Paper 1	128	250
8	Optional PSIR Paper 2	171	250
9	Optional Total	299	500
10	Total	868	1750

Tina Dabi scored a total of 1,063 marks out of 2,025 in UPSC CSE 2015.
The marks obtained corresponds to about 52.49% which was an important reminder that very high percentages are not necessary to top the exam.

Interview Marks

Tina Dabi scored 195 marks out of 275 in the personality test (interview).