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3 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Yes, the UPSC calendar 2026 important if you are planning to prepare for UPSC exams.
You should know the important dates.
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3 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Yes, a student who has passed Class 12 from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) is fully eligible to appear for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, provided they also hold a valid bachelor's degree from a recognised university. NIOS is a recognised board, and its certificates are valid for all government and competitive exams.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, you can prepare for all UPSC subjects together with a smart and balanced strategy. Start with NCERTs and standard books for GS papers, while gradually adding optional subject preparation. Use a well-structured timetable, focus on current affairs daily, and practice answer writing regularly. Prioritize revision and mock tests consistently.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Many online educational platforms provide question papers including previous year question papers of UPSC prelims and mains.You can download this years question papers from BYJU'S, Testbook, vision IAS, PWOnlyIAS etc.You can download it in the PDF format. You can also download it from the official website.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
While the UPSC requires only a Bachelor degree from a recognise University a Bachelor of arts degree with subject like political Science history public administration or Geography is often recommended for UPSC civil service preparation due to their alignment with the syllabus regarding a specific college the choice of college is less critical than the force and your dedication to study but Government College offering professional degree like be take or MBBS can also be many official as they may provide time for preparation and the backup plan
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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
To apply for the UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE), you have to be an Indian citizen, with a Bachelor degree of any recognised university (minimum percentage of marks is not applicable), who are also aged between 21 and 32 years as of August 1 st of that year of the exam, and age relaxation would apply to OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years). To study a B.A. course in Allahabad University, you should have completed an Intermediate (10+2) examination or one which is equivalent of any board of studies without having any particular stream. Your CUET (Common University Entrance Test) performance is the sole basis in admission and then there is the
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