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Hi,

Can anyone guide me regarding the choice of the subjects for prelims?

Be very particular about choosing your subjects,
The Subjects are:

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

generally History, maths, geography are taken granted for scoring.
even electrical and civil are scoring
because they have large number of study material available added to the point of being theoretical subjects.
If its facts, then obviously its going to be more easy for you. facts don't change,
theories and laws do conflict each other.

hello frn,
what a irony dear that you are asking from paople that "what shold be my choice?"
actually you should understand your interset that what you want? what is easy for you?
there are no. of options from where you can choose but choose the subjects which are familiar to you. Dont go to others opinion, as if they say that this particular subject is easy but non-understandable to you than take that. so, decide the subject as per your intersert .
i know that this suggestion is very weired but things can only made easy and smooth if thay are familiar to you. so, try to have a brief look of all the subjects and then choose tham acc. to your ease....

like you already know that this year UPSC has introduced CSAT(Civil services aptitude test) it is basically of matriculation level so all the papers you would be attempting would be compulsory.The syllabus for CSAT is as follows:
(Paper 1) (200 marks) - Duration : Two hrs.
· Current events of national and international importance · History of India and Indian national movement · Indian and World Geography- physical, social, economic geography of India and the world · Indian Polity and governance %u2013 constitution, political system, panchayati raj, public policy, Rights issues, etc. ·Economic and social development %u2013 sustainable development, poverty, inclusion,
demographics, social sector initiatives etc. · General issues on environmental ecology, bio-diversity and climate change-that donot
require subject specialization · General science.
(Paper II) (200 marks) %u2013 Duration : Two hrs
· Comprehension · Interpersonal skills including communication skills · Logical reasoning and analytical ability · Decision making and problem solving · General mental ability · Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude etc. (Class X level),
Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc. %u2013Class X level) · English language comprehension skills (Class X level)

Here is a list of subjects for IAS/UPSC exams as per the UPSC Syllabus. Under each subject is provided reources regarding the mains IAS syllabus as well as question papers, strategy and suggested readings for the subject. The IAS Syllabus and other services like the IPS and Income Tax is the same, as it is a single exam conducted by UPSC and the syllabus is also set by the UPSC.

The Following Combinations are NOT allowed by the UPSC

* Political Science & International relations and Pubilc Administration
* Commerce & Accountancy and Management
* Anthropopgy and Sociology
* Mathematics and Statistice
* Agriculture and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
* Management and Public Administration
* Any two branches of engineering
* Animal Husbandry & Veterimary Science and Mediacal Science
* Combination if two Literatures

for more information go to this link-http://www.civilserviceindia.com/index.html

BEST OF LUCK..

optional subject play an important role for the selection in ias exam so it must be choosen very safely the subject, which you hold perfectly that should be choiced firstly
isn't?
thanks

Hi Vaidehi,

I have written IAS prelims once.....I have heard(after consulting with a known coaching institute) that it is better to take up Indian History or Psychology as optional subject....It is preferable not to take Engineering subjects because it is very tough as we have to compete with IIT students........Maths is a preferrable option if you are a degree/Msc mathematics person......The question paper has no relation with the engineering mathematics......This is what i feel from my very little experience........Hope it has been useful..........All the best

regards
mridula

can bsc in nautical science candidates can appear in IAS exam

hi dear,
yes you are fully eligible to take this exam because the minimum qualification for IAS is graduation ,no matter in which stream.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

can bsc in nautical science candidates can appear in IAS exam

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

Yes you are eligible for IAS examination.

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the administrative civil service of the executive branch of the Government of the Republic of India.

Civil Service Exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission.

It has three stages selection procedure
- Preliminary Exam,
- a Main exam, and
- an interview.

Recently the preliminary exam pattern has been changed. There used to be 23 optional subjects along with a general studies paper.

Now there will be no optional subjects in the preliminary examination. Instead there will be a second paper which will be common for all candidates. It will check the administrative aptitude of candidates-hence its name - the Civil Service Aptitude Test [CSAT].

It comprises of Aptitude, General Mathematics,Comprehensive English, etc.

Here is

Eligibility criteria:-

a) Educational Qualification:

Must have graduation from recognized university.

b) Age limit:-

Minimum 21 years and maximum 30 years.

Relaxation for category holders:
1. For SC/ST 5 years.
2.For OBC 3 years.

For complete details please visit official website of UPSC http://www.upsc.gov.in

All the Best...

Originally Posted by Unregistered

can bsc in nautical science candidates can appear in IAS exam

Yes you are eligible for Civils examination

The main basic eligibility criteria for Civils Service Examination

->Candidate must have 21 years of age

->Candidate must complete at least degree from a recognized Indian University

this is all about the basic eligibility criteria of CSE

So your branch comes under the eligible category

Best wishes

~aditya~

hello sir... i am i a very big dilemma of what subject to choose for my prelims exam.. right now i am persuing my graduation and i am in my final year having economics, public administration and political science as my main subject... i am very much serious and dedicated towards my preparation...kindly please help me out to opt which subject... i wil be vrry thankful to you. Nikita

as the ias preliminary consists of two papers that is

1) general studies
2) optional subjects

to see the latest updates given by upsc kindly visit the official website upsc.gov.in

thanks

as the ias preliminary consists of two papers that is

1) general studies
2) optional subjects

to see the latest updates given by upsc kindly visit the official website upsc.gov.in

thanks

DEAR NIKITA,
as you are in final year of the graduation with the subjects economics, public administration , political science . it is very nice thing to have such subjects with the graduation.

for your kind information these economics , public administration and political science are the one of the optional subjects of the ias preliminary exam.

means you can choose any of that three subject as your optional subject for the preliminary exam of ias services .

there are three steps of the exam that are

1) preliminary exam
2) main exam
3) interview

these three exam are dependent of each other in the sense, if you pass the preliminary exam then you are called for main exam and if you crack the main exam then you will be called for interview.

so nikita , it is the better thing that you choose the subject in which you feel comfort.
means better you select one of subject of your final year graduation.

best luck for your future , thanks

I.A.S i.e Indian Administration Service

The Entrance Examination was conducted by UPSC every year.

There is no specific subjects for Preliminary examination.

The Preliminary Examination topics like.....

• Current Events
• International Importance
• Indian National Movement
• History of India
• India Political and Governance
• Economics and Social development
• Comprehension
• Logical reasoning
• Analytical ability
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• General Mental Ability
• English Language Comprehension Skills

The Examination consist of two papers.Each paper consist of two hundred marks.

The Specific Subjects only in Main Examination.

Eligibility Criteria :-

• Graduation in any discipline from a recognized college/university.
• Age should be 21 - 30 yrs of age at the time of appearing.
• Relaxation exists as per.Govt rules.

More details,visit the official website : www.upsc.gov.in

Dear Aspirant
You should for subjects that are easy to score and in which you feel you have sound knowledge
One subject can be from your graduation as you have studied them for three or four years
So you have good basic knowledge
Second you can take an easy scoring subject like Public Administration
Good Luck

hello sir,
i wanted to ask which are compulsory subjects for prilims exam?

Hi,this is sandhya.i am an i.a.s aspirant. Is zoology and general knowledge a legible combination?

Hi ,

I did my graduation in Physics and Math and after that I did MCA. I am willing to prepare for IPS. Please help me out to get the answer of following questions--

1) Is there any difference syllabus for IAS and IPS.
2) What are the List of Mandatory and optional Subjects for Prelims and Main exam.

Thanks,
Vijay

my dear friend
the following are the subjects in ias prelims
General Studies
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Indian History
Law
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology
i have this information
if you want more details a bout subjects please log in following website
www.upsc.gov.in
good luck

Hi All,

I have pursued BSc. Nautical Science from Tolani Maritime Institute and working as a Third officer in NYK line. M I eligible to appear for IAS examination? If yes, then which subjects you all will suggest. I have a deep interest in Geography. Which is the best combination with Geography.
Waiting for your replies.

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Originally Posted by Vaideki

Hi,

Can anyone guide me regarding the choice of the subjects for prelims?

HI!
In prelims exam there are total 23 subject in which you have to chose any one subject..

List of optional subject in I.P.S. exam:-

Agriculture
Mathematics
Animal Husbandry & Vetinary Science
Mechanical Engineering
Botany
Medical Science
Chemistry
Philosophy
Civil Engineering
Physics
Commerce
Political Science
Economics
Psychology
Electrical Engineering
Public Administration
Geography
Sociology
Geology
Statistics
Indian History
Zoology
Law

GOOD LUCK!

hw many optional subjects does one has to choose for upsc prelims??

three phase of ias
1. CSAT
2. MAIN EXAM
3. INTERVIEW

UG by any stream
21to 30 age and a/c to queta
two optional subs, each sub has two papers

What should be my subjects I have opted non med.and how many subjects shoul I opt...