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Zinnia Aurora, AIR 6, UPSC CSE 2025
Zinnia Aurora, a Delhi University graduate, has secured an All India Rank-6 in the UPSC Civil Service Exam 2025 in her 4th attempt. Hailing from Rohtak, Haryana, her inspiring journey from AIR 156 in 2024 to AIR 6 in 2025, highlights her hard work & perseverance.
Personal Information of Zinnia Aurora
| S.No. | Field | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name | Zinnia Aurora |
| 2 | Rank | AIR-6, UPSC CSE 2025 |
| 3 | Home state | Haryana |
| 4 | Graduation | Delhi University |
| 5 | Optional Subject | Political Science & International Relations |
About Zinnia Aurora & her Preparation Journey
- Zinnia completed her schooling at Sanskriti School, New Delhi.
- She was the school topper & completed her B.A. from Delhi University in 2022.
- She worked in Hindustan Unilever company & carried corporate experience with her.
- After some time, she decided to follow her dream career of UPSC Civil Service exam.
- In her 1st & 2nd attempt, she wasn't able to secure a rank. In her IIIrd attempt, she secured AIR 156 and finally in her 4th attempt, she secured an All India Rank-6 in UPSC CSE 2025.
- After securing a rank in 2024, her focus then shifted in filling the gaps & including Current Affairs in her answers.
- She broadened her preparation with NCERTs & standard books with the help of her DU experience.
- Extracurricular activities helped her in maintaining a positive mindset which further polished her personality skills.
Educational Background of Zinnia Aurora
| S. No. | Level | Institution | CGPA/Percentage | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Class X | Sanskriti School, New Delhi | 9.8 (2017) | Topped her batch, strong foundation in basics. |
| 2 | Class XII | Sanskriti School, New Delhi | 98% (2019) | Excellent Score |
| 3 | Graduation (BA Humanities) | St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi | Economics and Political Science majors. | |
| 4 | Postgraduate (MA) | Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi | Environment and Sustainable Development. |
Zinnia Aurora AIR-6 UPSC CSE 2025 Marksheet
- The Mains test series helped her improve her answers in Essay, Ethics, and optional subject as reflected in her written marks.
- The details of her Mains & Interview marks are given as below.
| Roll No. | Name | Written Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6410067 | Zinnia Aurora | 822 | 215 | 1037 | 6 |
FAQs about Zinnia Aurora Rank- 6
Who is Zinnia Aurora?
Zinnia Aurora has secured an All India Rank of 6 in UPSC CSE 2025.
What was the optional subject of Zinnia Aurora in the UPSC exam?
Zinnia’s optional subject was Political Science & International Relations (PSIR).
What are Zinnia Aurora’s marks in UPSC CSE 2025?
Zinnia’s marks in UPSC CSE 2025 Mains are 822 & her Interview marks are 215.
Which Courses were taken by Zinnia Aurora at Next IAS?
During the journey of UPSC Preparation, Zinnia Aurora (AIR-6 UPSC CSE 2025) took the coaching for PSIR Optional Foundation Course and Current Affairs Course (CA-VA) 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.