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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) admit card contains essential information for candidates regarding their examination details. Here's what is typically included:
Candidate's Name: The full name of the candidate as registered.
Roll Number: A unique identification number assigned to the candidate.
Photograph: A passport-sized photo of the candidate, which should match the one uploaded during the application process.
Father's Name: The name of the candidate's father.
Mother's Name: The name of the candidate's mother (may not be included in all admit cards).
Date of Birth: The birth date of the candidate for verification purposes.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
The Union Public Service Commission conducted the UPSC CSE (IAS) 2025 exam on May 25, 2025 at the designated exam centres across the nation in the offline mode. The candidates should note that the UPSC admit card 2025 was released on 13 May 2025.
The candidates should keep visiting Shiksha.com to get the latest update about the UPSC admit card or they should keep visiting the official website to check the availability of UPSC hall ticket.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
The candidates should note that the Union Public Service Commission released the Civil Service Exam (IAS) main admit card 2025 on its official website - upsc.gov.in under the admit card tab. The candidates are required to login with their UPSC One-Time Registration (OTR) number and password to download the UPSC admit card.
The UPSC CSE (IAS) 2025 (main) exam will start on August 22, 2025.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 6
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.
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10 months ago
Contributor-Level 6
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.
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11 months agoBeginner-Level 5
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.
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11 months agoBeginner-Level 5
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.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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11 months agoContributor-Level 10
The UPSC CAPF paper pattern for written exam is as follows:
| Paper Name | Time Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 - General and Mental Ability | 2 hours | 250 marks |
| Paper 2 - General Studies, Essay and Comprehension | 3 Hours | 200 marks |
| Total | 450 marks | |
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