Is management subject good for optional in UPSC?

Management, although not a highly popular optional subject, is generally considered a safe optional. Its performance has been consistent and every year among those who clear the UPSC exam, there are a few candidates with the management optional.

How is management Optional prepared?

To begin the preparation, NCERT Books of management and IGNOU study material from the Department of Management Studies are highly recommended because they almost cover the entire syllabus of UPSC management optional. Once the basic concepts are cleared, go for the advanced books to study in depth.

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How can I prepare for UPSC management?

How to check the syllabus of UPSC management optional?

Check the syllabus of all the optional subjects by downloading the PDF of UPSC Notification given in the linked article. To read more articles relevant to UPSC Management Optional and also IAS exam preparation, refer to the table below:

How many optional papers are there in UPSC exam pattern?

There are two optional papers in the UPSC exam pattern. Both the papers are for a total of 250 marks making the total optional marks to 500. In this section, we discuss a few tips and approaches you can adopt in your preparation of the management optional. Paper I for management is all theory.

Which subjects should I take to prepare for UPSC CSE?

You should be taking subjects like Management, Commerce, Economics. They are good mix of Type One and Type Questions. Management has only 20-25\% Type One questions, Commerce has 25-30\% and so is Economics. Not only these subjects have high number of “Type One” questions, the syllabus is not that vast.

Should I take management as an optional in the IAS mains?

There are pros and cons of taking management as an optional in the IAS mains exam, like any other optional subject. You have to assess the advantages and drawbacks associated with the subject and evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses before coming to a decision on the optional.