UPSC

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.

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2. Drishti IAS -INR 1,75,000
3. Vision IAS -INR 2, 35, 000
4. Vajiram and Ravi - INR 1,75,000 -Incl. GST
5. Dhyeya IAS
6. Rau's IAS Study Circle -INR1,75,500
7. Chanakya IAS Academy
8. Shubhra Ranjan IAS Study -INR  1, 35, 000
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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.

Yes, the Shiksha.com will bring the IAS exam analysis done by the candidates who appeared in the exam. The candidates will share their first hand experience with us. The aspiring candidates can see the exam analysis and anticipate the difficult level of the question paper.

The candidates will also anticipate the IAS prelims cutoff after the first shift since the Aptitude paper is qualifying only.

Yes, the Union Public Service Commission extended the UPSC IAS 2025 application dates through an official notification. The last date to apply online for the UPSC IAS 2025 exam was February 18, 2025. Earlier, it was February 11, 2025. The UPSC IAS 2025 online applications were started on January 22, 2025.

The UPSC IAS prelims exam 2025 was conducted on June 16, 2025.

Yes, you are eligible to appear for the UPSC IAS Civil Services exam if you graduate with a B.Voc in Media Production as u meet the eligibility criteria which has citizenship, age and education from a recognised university and you are allowed a maximum of 6 attempts for UPSC exam.

UPSC stands for Union Public Service Commission. The UPSC exam is conducted annually, on 3 levels, to recruit civil servants.

Students who wish to prepare for the UPSC exam alongside their BA course will greatly benefit from pursuing courses like BA Political Science, BA Economics, BA Geography, BA Sociology, and BA Philosophy.

These subjects are a part of the UPSC exam syllabus, and candidates are directly tested in their knowledge of these domains. Studying the same subjects in a classroom, with debates and discussions with professors, will help students develop a deeper insight into the topics and gain a better hold of the subject.

Cracking UPSC from home without any coaching is a tough choice but people can do with hardwork and concentration.

Firstly, identify your objectives and research the requirements like exam pattern and make a study plan and evaluate your strengths and weakness and study from study materials and youtube videos and also refer the old interview videos and pyq's of all exams .

Give practice tests and mocks test and at last stay motivated.

No, 12th marksheet is not required for UPSC if you have done Polytechnic Diploma: Students who have done a two-year course in civil, electrical, or mechanical from a Polytechnic are considered equivalent to 12th pass. Diploma is a different kind of qualification that focuses more on practical skills and training. Diploma holders are often called junior engineers in India. After doing a Diploma in civil engineering, one starts working in junior or assistant positions.