Exam On - 10 Aug '25
Being one of the toughest examination conducted by UPSC, IES examination need a very through preparation plan. Having a vast syllabus structure makes it even more difficult to cover each and every topic. We at Shiksha will help you with the exam preparation by guiding you through well planned preparation strategy. Read the tips below to get an idea on how to make a well planned preparation strategy to crack IES examination.
- The first and most important tip while preparing for IES examination is time management. A candidate has to manage time spent for stronger and weaker parts of the topics mentioned in the IES exam syllabus. You can develop a timetable for this purpose to help devote equal time or as desired.
- NCERT books should be your first choice when referring the study material. Most of the questions in IES examination will be picked from NCERT books.
- Your preparation for IES exam should begin a year before the exam applications are released. Time left after the release of applications to the actual date of exam should be devoted to revision and PYPs.
- Carefully study the exam pattern to have an idea about the marking scheme and types of questions covered in the question paper.
- Solving Mocks and PYPs will also help to understand the exam pattern. This will also help the candidates in practicing to solve the complete question paper in the given time. It is recommended to refer last 5-10 years question papers for deeper study.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
The Commission released the UPSC ESE 2025 Mains exam schedule on the official website at upsc.gov.in. Candidates who have cleared the Prelims exam will be appearing for the Mains exam on August 10, 2025. The schedule of the Mains exam is mentioned below:
According to the notice pdf, the IES Mains ex
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 days ago
As per the announced date, UPSC ESE 2025 Mains exam will be conducted on August 10, 2025 in two shifts.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
Candidates are advised to analyze the previous years' cutoff, as it is a part of effective preparation. It also provides insights into the difficulty level of the exam, trends, and also the exam pattern or question pattern. It helps candidates to prioritize their preparation accordingly, set their t
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
It is advised to the candidates to focus on both Prelims and Mains syllabus rigorously. Understanding and mastering the content will not only enhance their understanding but also improve their chances of success in the examination. He or she should practice previous year papers and also go through t
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
In a UPSC IES 2025 exam, candidates can aim for 420 plus total marks or higher (Prelims + Mains + Personality Test) as a General category candidate. It is advised for the candidates to follow a good strategy that will help to gain a strong performance in all three stages.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The UPSC ESE/IES 2025 cutoff is determined based on the difficulty level of the exam (prelims and mains), the number of vacancies, previous years' trends, and the overall performance of the candidates. The cutoff marks may vary slightly across categories and branches.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
The Commission will release the UPSC IES 2025 cutoff marks along with the final result. It is expected that the IES 2025 cutoff marks will be released around October-November 2025.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
No, the interview of UPSC IES exam is not qualifying in nature. The number of candidates to be summoned for Personality Test will be about twice the number of vacancies to be filled. The Personality Test will carry 200 marks (with no minimum qualifying marks). Marks obtained by the candidates in the
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
UPSC appoints a panel of experts to conduct the personality test for the IES or ESE examination. The panel includes senior officers and technical experts. The personality test or interview is a crucial stage of the UPSC IES selection process. It is conducted at the UPSC Bhawan in New Delhi.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered a month ago
The commission allocated 200 marks for the UPSC IES 2025 personality test or an interview. This is the third stage, or the final stage, of the UPSC IES exam. The first stage is the preliminary examination, and the second stage is the Mains examination.
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