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Yashaswi Raj Vardhan, AIR 11, UPSC CSE 2025
Yashaswi Raj Vardhan, 26 years old, from Patna, Bihar, secured AIR-11 in UPSC CSE 2025 in his 2nd attempt. His Optional subject is Public Administration. He scored 823 marks in the mains and 209 marks in the interview round.
Personal Details of Yashaswi Raj Vardhan
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Yashaswi Raj Vardhan |
| Rank | AIR 11, UPSC CSE 2025 |
| Hometown | Patna, Bihar |
| Optional Subject | Public Administration |
| Graduation | B.Tech Computer Engineering, DTU Delhi |
| Marks | Mains: 823 Interview: 209 Total: 1032 |
About Yashaswi Raj Vardhan & his Preparation Journey
Yashaswi Raj Vardhan, born in Patna, Bihar, is the son of civil servant Rajnish Kumar Singh. He excelled in schooling at Delhi Public School, Patna (10th) and Modern International School (12th), followed by a B.Tech in Computer Engineering from DTU, Delhi. After working as an analyst at Barclays, he left to focus on UPSC CSE preparation.
In his 2nd attempt of UPSC CSE 2025, he secured success with 1032 marks, choosing Public Administration as an optional subject. He dedicated 8-10 hours daily to an integrated Prelims-Mains approach, solving previous year questions from standard textbooks for conceptual clarity. He sharpens his writing skills via ARC reports, data, diagrams, mock tests and tracking current events closely.
Educational and Family Background of Yashaswi Raj Vardhan AIR-11
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Patna, Bihar (born 1999) |
| Father | Rajnish Kumar Singh |
| Mother | Nilima Singh |
| Schooling |
10th: Delhi Public School, Patna 12th: Modern International School, Patna |
| Graduation | B.Tech Computer Engineering, DTU Delhi (2021) |
Optional Subject of Yashaswi Raj Vardhan
Yashaswi Raj Vardhan, UPSC CSE 2025 AIR-11, chose Public Administration as his optional subject. This popular choice overlaps with GS Paper II (governance), aiding conceptual synergy. He connected theory with current reforms (ARC reports), enhancing Mains answers. The IAS aspirants can use this material because it contains administrative information, which helped him achieve 1032 total marks in his second attempt.
FAQs about Rank-11, UPSC CSE 2025
What is Yashaswi Raj Vardhan's optional subject?
Public Administration. He linked it with GS Paper II, ARC reports, and current reforms for conceptual synergy and high Mains scores.
Which courses were taken by Yashaswi Raj Vardhan at Next IAS?
During the journey of UPSC Preparation, Yashaswi Raj Vardhan (AIR-11 UPSC CSE 2025) took the coaching for GS Foundation Course and Current Affairs Course (CA-VA) from NEXT IAS.
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