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UPSC CSE admit card 2025 has been released on May 13, 2025. The UPSC CSE (IAS) Prelims exam 2025 will be conducted on May 25, 2025. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card us not sent to candidates by post. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of their admit cards along with one photo-identity proof to the exam centre.

Pursuing a Diploma and B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering can be a good foundation for choosing it as an optional subject in the UPSC Mains, as it provides a strong understanding of the subject matter and potentially enhances your chances of scoring well. 

The candidates should note that the UPSC IAS Main exam is a descriptive exam, where they need to write the essay type conventional answers in the Question-Cum Answer Sheet. 7 minutes, using 5 key points, and elaborating each point from 3 dimensions is the full description of 7/5/3 rule.

No, the Union Public Service Commission is a Constitutional body and the candidates should note that the duty to conduct the UPSC exams lies on the state administration. The District Magistrate remain at the helm of affairs for the IAS prelims exam. The candidates should note that UPSC releases its exam calendar one year ahead of the exam. The UPSC exam does not get postpone unless aa national catastrophe.

Yes, the online BA from Amity Online is UGC approved, which makes it valid for UPSC exam. One of the main eligibility criteria for UPSC for a candidate is to have a recognised bachelor's degree, which Amity Online has. 

The UPSC CAPF paper pattern for written exam is as follows:

Yes, there is upper age limit relaxation in the UPSC CAPF (AC) exam for the reserved category candidates. Have a look at the UPSC CAPF age limit relaxation norms below:

The UPSC CAPF eligibility states-

• Candidates must citizen of India or subject of Nepal and Bhutan.
• The minimum age limit is 20 years and upper age limit is 25 years. 
• Candidate must hold a Bachelors degree from any recognised university.

The NT category candidates require different marks for the UPSC exam every year based on considerations such as the number of applicants, the toughness of the examination, and existing vacancies. Usually, the General category cutoff marks are higher compared to the NT category because of the reservation. But it is necessary to mention that UPSC doesn't provide category-wise cutoffs for every stage (Prelims, Mains, Interview) explicitly. For an idea, you may go through the cutoffs of previous years, but it is recommended to shoot for as high a score as possible.