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New answer posted•9 years ago

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9 years ago
You don't prepare separately for IAS, IFS etc., but you prepare for a single exam I.e., Civil Services Examination (CSE)
Under this, you have to go through 3 stages. Candidates are eliminated at each stage.
1) Preliminary - Objective type test with 2 papers
General studies
Aptitude
2) Mains - 5 General S
Under this, you have to go through 3 stages. Candidates are eliminated at each stage.
1) Preliminary - Objective type test with 2 papers
General studies
Aptitude
2) Mains - 5 General S
New answer posted•9 years ago
Which stream should I opt for in class 11th as I want to appear for IAS exam?
135 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Anil

Answered by
9 years ago
Hello Anil,
After passing 10th, you can chose any stream among three:-
1. Arts
2. Commerce
3. Science
You can go for arts of commerce which is helpful in IAS preparation.
After passing 10th, you can chose any stream among three:-
1. Arts
2. Commerce
3. Science
You can go for arts of commerce which is helpful in IAS preparation.
New answer posted•9 years ago
Can I appear for the IAS exam after completing BA in Hindi, geography and sociology?
87 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Maanshil

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9 years ago
According to the record of previous success those students who opted these following subject then the success chance is high
Political Science
Hindi (depending upon the board)
History
Geography
English
Sociology etc
Political Science
Hindi (depending upon the board)
History
Geography
English
Sociology etc
New answer posted•9 years ago
Which engineering branch should I opt for the preparation of IAS exam?
89 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Hima

Answered by
9 years ago
Engineering is not about easy and hard. Any subject is hard or easy depends upon your skill and interest.It is the game of interest that make engineering easy or hard. All branches are same in respect to difficulty level but we can say that civil can be handle more conveniently than mechanical. Beli
New answer posted•9 years ago
Which is a better option to appear for IAS and PCS exams among BA (Hons.) and simple BA?
50 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Satyam

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9 years ago
BA Honours is better than simple BA as you have to for UPSC exams so you have to best in one subject so that you should go deep in that particular subject and then you are able to write in the prelims exams.
New answer posted•9 years ago
How can I prepare for IPS exam after completing B.Sc in medical?
46 Views|1 Followers|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Divya

Answered by
9 years ago
As you completed your graduation so You can join any of the coaching among them and they guide you in each step to achieve your goal
Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre.
IAS Era.
Delhi's IAS Study Circle.
Rau's IAS Study Circle.
Shristi Study Circle.
Career Shapers.
Career Point.
Sachdeva New P.T. College.
Vajiram and Ravi IAS Study Centre.
IAS Era.
Delhi's IAS Study Circle.
Rau's IAS Study Circle.
Shristi Study Circle.
Career Shapers.
Career Point.
Sachdeva New P.T. College.
New answer posted•9 years ago
Which are the best books that I can refer to for the preparation of IAS prelims and mains exam?
157 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Divya

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9 years ago
1.History Of Modern India Bipan Chandra. (History)
2.Indias Struggle For Independence Bipan Chandra. (History)
3.Indias Ancient Past R.S. Sharma. (History)
History Of Medieval India Satish Chandra. (History)
4.The Wonder That Was India A.L. Bhasham. (Culture)
5.Indian Art and Culture Nitin Singhani
2.Indias Struggle For Independence Bipan Chandra. (History)
3.Indias Ancient Past R.S. Sharma. (History)
History Of Medieval India Satish Chandra. (History)
4.The Wonder That Was India A.L. Bhasham. (Culture)
5.Indian Art and Culture Nitin Singhani
New answer posted•9 years ago
Should I complete my MBBS and then appear for IAS exam? Will it be a less risky option?
57 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Priya

Answered by
9 years ago
If you appear for civil services examinations after 10+2+3 with normal graduation degree, you will be able to earn faster. In medical you will take 10+2+5.5 years before you earn. Therefore, your argument has flaws.
Civil services examinations is very competitive. Therefore, it is good idea to appear
Civil services examinations is very competitive. Therefore, it is good idea to appear
New answer posted•9 years ago
How many exams do I need to clear in IAS Mains? What all subjects are included?
130 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Durgesh
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9 years ago
Hello Durgesh,
The following link below gives you the exam details for UPSC exam (IAS exam) :
http://www.careerindia.com/upsc/examination-pattern-c2.html
All the best.
The following link below gives you the exam details for UPSC exam (IAS exam) :
http://www.careerindia.com/upsc/examination-pattern-c2.html
All the best.
New answer posted•9 years ago
Will B.Sc in computer science be a helpful course for me for IAS exam?
134 Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Sonu

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9 years ago
IAS and B.Sc computer science are both different subject. Preparing for IAS involves lot of general studies and also you can choose one specialization after the preliminary. It’s just a matter of fact that both the subject are not related too much. Any graduation is required for writing civil servic