How should I start preparing for UPSC after 12th?
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How should I start preparing for UPSC after 12th?
What should you do after 12th to prepare for the IAS exam?
- Read more about civil services.
- Take up a graduation course that involves history and polity.
- During your graduation, study these subjects well keeping in mind the UPSC syllabus.
How should I start my IAS after 12th at home?
Search about IAS exam pattern and make a study plan. Make a habit of reading the newspaper daily and keep yourself updated with the current happening in the country as well outside the country. Be well versed with the syllabus and start taking notes. Practise previous years IAS question papers.
Can I start preparing for UPSC at the age of 13?
The minimum age to appear for UPSC Civil Services Exam is 21 years. Upper age limit for General category is 32 years, for OBC it is 35 years while for SC/ST it is 37 years.
Can 12th pass apply for UPSC?
The basic eligibility criteria required to appear for this exam is – candidate must possess Graduate Degree from a recognized University/Institute! So technically, 12th passed students can’t appear for this exam right after 12th.
Can I apply for IAS after 12th?
It is not possible to become an IAS Officer right after completing 12th standard! In order to become an IAS Officer, you must apply for CSE exam conducted by the UPSC. So technically, 12th passed students can’t appear for this exam right after 12th. After completing 12th, they must complete Graduation first.
How much time is required to prepare for UPSC prelims and mains?
The time required may be 6 months for someone or 1 year for the other. Considering Prelims and Mains as a single package ( Prelims-cum-Mains-Integrated-Approach ), a 12 month advance preparation can be considered as ideal. But if you don’t have that much time available to spend, don’t worry at all.
Are there any NCERT books for UPSC prelims and IAS?
This list includes books for UPSC prelims and books for IAS mains. The download link for all essential NCERT books for UPSC – IAS is given at the end of the article. UPSC Preparation Books from NCERT History Books: IAS aspirants can also refer the class 12 book for Sociology.
What is the minimum age to sit for the UPSC exam?
The minimum age to sit for UPSC Civil Service Exam is 21. As your age on 1st August 2022 will be 20 years, you can only sit for the UPSC exam in 2023.
How to refer multiple books for UPSC syllabus?
ClearIAS recommends IAS aspirants to refer multiple books for each subject in the UPSC syllabus. However, if you are short on resources and time, you may start from the Manuals (All-in-One Guides) for Prelims and Mains.