Does 12th marks matter in IAS?

Answer. No class 12 marks don’t matter for SSC and UPSC. The eligibility for civil services is that you should hold a Bachelor’s degree from any recognised institution in respective subjects.

Which subject should I take to become an IAS officer?

For e.g. subjects like History, Public Administration, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Economics etc form the major syllabus of General Studies’ papers (which have the maximum weightage across the Prelims and the Mains stages of the CSE).

Is it possible to become an IAS officer through CSE?

Yes, of course, The subject from which you have persuade your Schooling and Graduation is never a hurdle in the journey of becoming an IAS. You have to prepare Humanities subjects (e.g. Pol. Sci, History, Geography, Economics etc.) for atleast one year to get selected in UPSC CSE Rank list.

How long does it take to prepare for IAS exam?

To clear IAS Exam, aspirants are advised to have a long-term strategy. Though most of the serious candidates start preparation 9-12 months before the exam date, there are candidates who successfully achieve top ranks with only a few months of dedicated study.

Do you think the 12th Board exams will be tough?

No, not for everyone. This is all your hard work from the beginning of the 12th class. In my case study, a huge number of students do not take the first 9 months too seriously. They start their preparations just before the 3 months of board exams.

Can I do an MA through distance learning while preparing for IAS?

It is always advisable to enrol for an MA through a distance course while preparing for the IAS. In case you falter at the IAS, you can always fall back on your MA degree and continue with higher studies. As for IAS, prapare a study plan with timelines for completing sections of GS and also for optional.