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Respected Sir, I am pursuing BBA and I am about to complete the course. I want to become an IAS Officer so I want to start preparing for the exam after completing BBA but people say that after completing BBA it is a must to pursue MBA. is it possible to start preparing for IAS exam after completing BBA without pursuing MBA? Please answer as soon as possible.

It is not necessary to pursue Master of Business Administration if you want to join Indian Administrative Services. The minimum academic qualification for Civil Services examination is graduation from a recognized university.

You will be eligible to apply for Civil Services examination after completion of Bachelor of Business Administration. The minimum age limit to apply for Civil Services exam is 21 years.

First step towards preparation is to prepare basic NCERT books then you should join any good coaching institute to learn about contemporary issue.

Top coaching institute:

1. Vajiram and Ravi IAS academy.

2. Rau's IAS study circle.

3. Vision IAS academy.

4. ALS tutorials.

You have completed BBA course, so you are eligible for IAS exam.


Those candidates who have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible for IAS exam.

Age Criteria:

For General: 21 to 32 years
For OBC: 21 to 35 years
For SC/ST: 21 to 37 years

No. of Attempts:

For General: 5
For OBC: 9
For SC/ST: No Restriction