Civil Servant (IAS/PCS)

It is not a good choice as many students are waiting for jobs every year. Hence, it may be better if you continue your studies without any gap.

You need hard work, dedication and preparations. You will get assistance from institutes such as:
1. Elite academy.
2. Brilliant tutorials.
3. Rau's IAS, etc.
Besides, you can read national dailies and current event magazines to update your GK. The coaching manuals are available at leading book stalls.

Any recognised graduation degree will make you eligible for civil services examinations. You can opt for lateral entry admissions to a B.Tech program.

You need hard work, dedication and preparations. You will get assistance from institutes such as:
1. Elite academy.
2. Brilliant tutorials.
3. Rau's IAS, etc.
Besides, read national dailies and current event magazines to update your GK. The coaching manuals are available in leading book stalls.

Yes, any recognized graduation degree will make you eligible for civil services examinations.

It depends upon your ability, preparation strategy and many other factors. There are some other IAS also, who got in 2 to 4 attempts because they were doing job at the same time.

In 2015, out of 1750, the cut off marks for the Mains was 678 for the general category, which is 38.74 percent.
In 2014, the cut off for the general category was 678 out of 1750 that is 38.74 percent.
This was sharp increase from 2013, when the cut off marks was 562 out of 1750 that is 32.1 percent.

You can try online coaching, as the class will be at your door step and you need not to spend money and time in commuting, relocating, etc.
You can check the below mentioned link:
https://www.wiziq.com/courses/search.aspx?qry=IAS coaching