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What is prelims exam in IAS?
UPSC CSE Preliminary Exam is a screening test to select candidates for Civil Services Main Examination. It comprises of 2 compulsory Papers that are conducted on same day in two – sessions via offline mode (pen – paper).
Is IAS prelims easy?
It depends on the person. But to be practical, it’s not easy to put more than 15 hours of effort for a whole year (UPSC exam cycle). It might be possible for 1 or 2 days, but not easy the whole period.
How many exams are there in IAS prelims?
UPSC CSE Prelims consists of two papers namely General Studies I and CSAT (General Studies Paper-II). While CSAT is qualifying in nature, the marks obtained in the General Studies paper determine your selection for UPSC Mains. It means your score in the General Studies Paper will be considered for the Prelims cutoff.
What are the subjects in prelims?
UPSC Prelims Subjects List
- History.
- Geography.
- Political Science / Civics.
- Economics.
- General Science – Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
- Environmental Science.
- Sociology.
How can I prepare for IAS prelims?
Next, we provide some tips to prepare on how to prepare for IAS GS (General Studies) at home:
- Tip #1: Know when to start preparation.
- You need approximately a time span of one year to prepare for UPSC prelims.
- Tip #2: Prepare a plan.
- You should remember that it is very important to go with a plan.
- Tip #3: CSAT preparation.
How many questions are there in IAS prelims?
The IAS Preliminary Exam or IAS Prelims is a one day exam conducted in two sessions. The IAS Preliminary Exam stage consists of two papers- General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II. General Studies Paper I consists of 100 questions of 2 marks each which is to be answered in 2 hours.
What is the syllabus of the IAS preliminary exam?
The IAS Preliminary Exam stage consists of two papers- General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II. General Studies Paper I consists of 100 questions of 2 marks each which is to be answered in 2 hours. The syllabus for Paper I can be found here.
When will the IAS prelims 2020 be held?
As per the UPSC Civil Services Notification 2020, the IAS Prelims exam will be held on 31st May 2020. IAS Prelims is considered as the toughest exam at all India level due to its lowest selection ratio. IAS Prelims exam is qualifying in nature; it is like a screening test for candidates to get selected for IAS Mains 2020 exam.
Is it compulsory to appear in both the papers of prelims?
It is compulsory for the candidates to appear in both the papers of Civil Services Prelims Exam for the purpose of valuation. In case a candidate does not appear in both the papers of the IAS prelims exam, he/she will be disqualified.
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