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I am radha studying in b.com 5th sem and I failed one subject in 5th sem. But other semester i passed in first class. So, can i attend the kas exam or not?

As per my knowledge you are not eligible to appear in KAS( Karnataka Administrative Services) because the eligibility criteria is :

Every Candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and not attained the age of 35 years.

Age relaxation in upper age limit is given to reserved categories as per rules of 5 years to SC/ST, 3 years to OBC and 10 years to PH and Widows.

Unlimited attempts to SC/ST and 7 to OBC and 5 years to General category students.

Candidate should have done graduation from recognized university.

KAS stands for Karnataka Administrative Service which is used to conduct many exams , the eligibility criteria for this exams.

The candidates should be a a citizen of India.
The candidates should be a graduate in any stream from a recognize university .
The final year students can also apply for this exam.
The age limit is 21 - 30 years.
There is a age relaxation for reserved candidates.


As you are having back papers first of all you have to clear your back paper then you can apply for KAS exam.

For more details visit website http://www.kpsc.kar.nic.in

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I am radha studying in b.com 5th sem and I failed one subject in 5th sem. But other semester i passed in first class. So, can i attend the kas exam or not?

No, you are not eligible for KAS exam.

Those candidates who have completed Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification are eligible for KAS exam. Candidate who appear in the final exam of the degree qualification may also appear.

Your age should be in between 21 to 35 years.

Upper age limit shall be relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST and category candidates.
Upper age limit shall be relaxed by 3 years for Other backward category candidates.
Upper age limit shall be relaxed by 10 years for Physically Handicapped or Widow candidates.

Attempts limit:-

Unlimited number of attempts in case of candidate belongs to SC/ST ( Age limit considered).
7 attempts in case of candidate belongs Other backward caste.
5 attempts to General merit candidates.

KAS stands for Karnataka Administrative Services. It comes under Karnataka Public Service Commission and is conducted by State government of Karnataka for different posts under it.

No, you can not apply for KAS examination with backlog in one subject as candidates who have passed bachelor's degree with passing percentage of marks can apply for this state examination. Candidates having backlog in any subject is not eligible for KAS exam.

So, clear your backlog then only you will be eligible to appear for any exam.

You are not eligible for KAS exam.

Educational Qualification
The candidate must hold any degree in any discipline from any recognized university.

Number of attempts permitted
General Category 4
OBC 7
Physically Handicapped 7
SC & ST No limit on number of attempts

Age Limit
General Category 30 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 33 years
Scheduled Tribes / Scheduled Tribes 35 years
blind, deaf-mute and orthopaedically handicapped persons 40 years

KAS stands for Karnataka Administrative Service which is conducted by karnatka state.

KAS eligibility criteria:-
1.Candidate should be graduate.
2.age should be in between 21 to 30 years

Age relaxation:-

5 years for SC/ST candidates.
3 years for OBC candidates.
10 years for PD

In degree i have one paper back and passed it in next year then I eligible to apply for kas and upsc exams or
not

Is it neccary degree convocation for kas exam