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i have done mba last month & now waiting for last sem result, i want to appear IAS exam but i am not aware about the time when forms are submitted. I have done b.com in graduation. Please help me to choose subjects for pre @ main exam and also the timing to apply.

hai i am 9th class student. please help me for choosing subject for ias. thanks....!!!

Hello,

IAS - Indian Administrative Service

The candidates can opt for IAS main exam

1. Law
2. Indian History
3. Economics
4. Philosophy
5. Commerce
6. Maths
7. English
8. Physics
9. Chemistry

The candidates can opt for IAS preliminary exam

1. Statistics
2. Zoology
3. Botany
4. Indian history

Best wishes

Hi All,
am a BSc(comp) and MBA(Fin) graduate, currently working, want to prepare for IAS, am in dillema to choose my sub... pl advice me

iam doing my b.tech final year now i want to appear for ias exam....do we need to choose optionals for prelims????

Originally Posted by Unregistered

iam doing my b.tech final year now i want to appear for ias exam....do we need to choose optionals for prelims????

I.A.S stands for Indian Administrative Service examination is conducted by Union Public Service Commission every year.This examination consist of Preliminary,Main and Interview.

Which subjects i should opt for IAS main and prelims?

Preliminary Subjects for I.A.S Examination :-

(Paper I)(200 marks)consist of

• Current events of National and internal importance
• History of India and Indian national movements
• Geography
• Indian polity and governance
• Economic and social development

and General Science

(Paper II)(200 marks)consist of

• Comprehension
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision making and problem solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy
• English Language Comprehension Skills

Optional Subjects for Main Examination :-

• General Studies
• Agricultural
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geography
• Geology
• India History
• Law
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Science
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology

For I.A.S,

------>You should have a graduate degree from any recognized university or equivalent qualification.

------>You should have a 21 years and 30 years of age 1st august of the year of examination.

Subject for IAS main

Essay
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Indian History
Maths
Chemistry

Subject for IAS prelims

Commerce
Economics
Civil Engineering
Indian History

All the best

hi..am a bpt(physiotherapy)student,i want to know if i can take medical science as an optionl....kindly guide me....

i am a student of pg in environmental science. i want to know which arts subject is best for me prepare for ias exam.

Hello friend.

IAS exam is conducted by UPSC in every year.
Eligibility criteria for IAS exam is..

1. Graduation in any stream from a recognize university college.
2. The age between 21 to 30 years for general category Age relaxation is provided for OBC SC/ST candidates.
3. No. of attempt 4times OBC 7times abs ST/SC no limit.



Preliminary Examination consists of Two Papers-

Paper I — General Studies 150 marks

Paper II — An Optional subject 300 marks.


So, If You Are Interested To Apply for IAS Exams,
then You Can Opt Any One Subjects -

Agriculture,
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science,
Botany,
Chemistry,
Commerce,
Economics,
Electronics & communication engineering,
Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering,
Civil Engineering,
Geography,
Geology,
Indian History,
Law,
Mathematics,
Medical Science,
Philosophy,
Physics,
Political Science,
Psychology,
Public Administration,
Sociology,
Statistics,
Zoology
etc..


Date of Notification: 19.02.2011.
For more information please see the website
http://www.upsc.in


All the best..

Hi dear,

UPSC Interview Questions 2009 Part A - UPSC Preliminary Examination - Optional Subjects
General Studies
Essay
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering


Part B - UPSC Main Examination - Optional Subjects
General Studies
Essay
English Qualifying
Indian Languages
Mathematics
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History

Thanks

i am suraj how many subject are essential in main exam of ias plz..... tell me

dear friend...
do not wate too much time on thinking like this.......
you should chose those subject in which you have very good command and intrest.....it may be your own core subject or other...

Hi I am Kamal Joshi.
I am just preparing graduation 1st year. But I want to become an IAS Officer. So How can I prepare for it and what books in the starting can I read? Please suggest me the totally suggestion regarding that how can I prepare it from starting. I am now reading the CSR's magzine however
I also wants to learn more about that but I have no Idea regarding that.As I am doing the job also in airlines.
So can you please suggest me the better solution and better thought about that.
Its the question for my life. Please help me out asap.

Regards
Kamal Joshi
Mob.8860845951
Email [email protected]

i am opting for electrical engg as my 1st sub what should be my 2nd sub.......please mail me at [email protected]

dear friend,

IAS means Indian Administrative Services and is basically meant for those aspiring candidates who have strong dedication towards the country.

India holds a UPSC examination every year and on the basis of this examination a number of IAS officers are recruitment.

Eligibility Criteria :-

1.> For general category :-

21-30 years and can attempt 4 times.

2.>For SC/ST :-

21-35 years ,and there is no limitation .

3.> For the OBC:-

21-33 years and can attempt 7 times.





The minimum qualification required for appearing the competitive examination is Graduation. Many professionals like Engineers, Doctors, persons with Ph.d qualifications are competing for UPSC.

Application forms will come out in the month of January.

Paper pattern has changed in IAS 2011 exam.

Paper Pattern for IAS 2011 exam :-
Unlike present,now there are two objective type papers carrying equal marks, in which
1) General-Studies paper carries 150 marks
2) Optional paper carries 150 marks.
Instead of one compulsory paper of General Studies and one Optional paper, both the papers shall be compulsory.

For more latest update on IAS 2011 visit : http://www.iasexam2011.in/.


IAS Syllabus includes the following :-

1) Psychology
2) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
3) Public Administration
4) Agriculture
5) Sociology
6) Botany
7) Chemistry
8) Geology
9) Electrical Engineering
10) Civil Engineering
11) Economics
12) Commerce and Accountancy
13) History
14) Geography
15) Physics
16) Medical Science
17) Law
18) Mathematics
19) Mechanical Engineering
20) Philosophy
21) Zoology
22) Political Science
23) Statistics

hi
subject you take as optional for prelim are mainly depedent on your area of interest
but some of the subject like public administraion ,geography wil proove easy for you
just know the exact pattern and start preparing for that.

hi,
can anyone please tell that if i choose described combination(sociology, economics, political science) for B.A. keeping in mind IAS or give your suggestion.
thanks

I am alecturer in physics what r the subjects i should opt

Hi i done my b.sc IT,Now i want to appear IAS exam, but i don't know that which subjcects i can choose.please help me to choose for prelims and main exam. And please tell me that how many subjects can select for prelims and main exam?
hopeing for quick reply

I want study material for IAS prelims. In the following subjects which subject I sahould choose?
1. Geography
2. History or
3. Political Science

Choice of optional Subjects is a major Issue Every Student faces in thie Reputed IAS Exam Conducted by UPSC. According to recent Changes made by government in the Pattern of IAS exam, the preliminary Test has now been replaced by Civil service aptitude test(CSAT), which will comprise of two objective papers for all students carrying Equal marks.
For the mains exam, Along with 5 compulsory papers(two for general studies, one for essay, for a language from 18 optional languages) and one for qualifying English and, candidate has to choose two subjects from a list of 25 optional subjects. Following are the not allowed combinations in the UPSC syllabus-
-> Political Science International relations and Public Administration,
-> Commerce Accountancy and Management,
-> Anthropology and Sociology,
-> Mathematics and Statistics,
-> Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Veterinary Science,
-> Management and Public Administration,
-> Any TWO branches of Engineering,
-> Medical Science and Animal Husbandry Veterinary Science,
-> Combination of TWO Literature
previously, candidates usually took their main stream subject as first optional and most of the stuff was covered in the prelims exam and then for the mains exam all they had to do was to decide on the second optional subject. But from now onwards, all the candidates are at equilibrium in the prelims and have to decide two optional subjects for mains exam with more attentiveness and criterion in mind as this will be the very factor that will determine candidate's chances for getting through in this exam.
Following are a few criterions that should be taken care of while choosing optional subjects in new pattern for IAS exam-
First and the foremost, the Candidate must be comfortable in grasping the concepts of the subject. The decision should not be made on the basis of length of the subject but on the one's comfort with concepts in the subject. For example, public administration and anthropology have limited syllabus and short answers, while History and geography are known for lengthy syllabus and answers. The edge is not in selecting the subjects that have short or lengthy answers but in being comfortable with the subject itself.
Availability of study material is also an important factor in determining the optional subject. There should be enough resources available for preparation, while consulting to an experienced senior in case of a completely new subject in your perspective is quite sensible.
Candidate should not choose a subject just because it's said to be scoring or his friends are choosing it. When more students go for an optional subject (say economics) means more students with economics will be chosen for next round and thus a greater competition, it doesn't though ensure a greater score. Remember, the easier the subject the tougher the competition in it.
For biology students, Agriculture + botany is good combination since many topics of agriculture are covered in botany.
While For commerce students, Commerce+ Public administration is assumed to be a good combination. As Public administration Covers lots of topics in commerce like role of CAG etc. Commerce + geography is also a good combination if you are familiar with semi-technical topics and can look around in the maps. This combination is highly scoring and can score you 300-350 marks in the mains exam.
So Once and for all, it's about candidate's own comfort in understanding the subject and choosing the optional subjects should be done carefully since it is the very deciding factor for the candidate's selection in this prestigious examination.
All the Best for your Success!

i want to know which combinations of subjects are taken both for prelims and mains

Hello Sir,

I am pursuing my MBA and i am very much interested to appear in the IAS exam, Please suggest me the subjects which i should prepare for the same, as far as my business administration/management background is concerned.

Thank you

i am doing my b-tech 4th year and waiting for my las sem results. i jus want to know which subjects will be helpful for me in prilims and also please suggest me the optional subjects in mains exams

HI I am interested in pursuing for UPSC exams. I have decided to take up LAW for my main as I am from the same background. However I am little confused in selection my other optional subject. can anyone please suggest which is the best combination with LAW.
a)Law & Political Science/IR,or
b)Law & Sociology,or
c)Law & Public Administration.
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Neehsa

Re: i am a arts student and 12 pass in hindi medium can i give ias entrance exam and which subject i have too chosse in B.A .

hello dear
UPSC Interview Questions 2009 Part A - UPSC Preliminary Examination - Optional Subjects
General Studies
Essay
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering


Part B - UPSC Main Examination - Optional Subjects
General Studies
Essay
English Qualifying
Indian Languages
Mathematics
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
thank you

Originally Posted by anuja.wahe

I am a B.sc nursing student (22 years) and now awaiting final year exam results. I have deep intention to appear for IAS and i would like to know which subjects i have to opt for main and prelims and also about the preparation for IAS. Also kindly tell me when i can appear if i starts preparing from now??

Select the best optional subjects for IAS Exam, Know how to select the right optional subjects, test pattern and tips for IAS exam @ http://www.wiziq.com/course/4631-how-to-select-the-best-optionals-for-ias

Hi dear,

UPSC Interview Questions 2009 Part A - UPSC Preliminary Examination - Optional Subjects
General Studies
Essay
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering


Part B - UPSC Main Examination - Optional Subjects
General Studies
Essay
English Qualifying
Indian Languages
Mathematics
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History

Thanks

i am the student of mechanical engineering and i want to appear for IAS , which subjects i should option for ias prelims and main, i am good in maths, plz give the suggestion to me.

i am a student of 9 th class i want to start my preparation for UPSC exams from right now please help me to know how to start

IAS Stands Indian Administrative Service

IAS Main & Preliminary Examination Optional Subjects :

Agricultural

Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science

Anthropology

Botany

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Commerce & Accountancy

Economics

Electrical Engineering

Geography

Geology

History

Law

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Science

Philosophy

Political Science & International Relations

Psychology

Public Administration

Sociology

Statistics

Zoology

Literature of on following subject :

Assamese

Bengali

Boado

Dogri

gujarati

Hindi

Kannada

Kashmiri

Konkani

Maithili

Malayalam

Manipuri

Marathi

Nepali

Oriya

Punjab

Sankskrit

Santhali

Sindhi

Tamil

Telugu

Urdu

English

i m student of b-tech from electronics nd communication......so pls tell me which subject is bettr for me?

Isn't Computer applications or computer studies included as a subject?? Please let me know , as I 'm a BCA student so....!!