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What is the average mark in 12th standard to prepare for IAS? How much are the expected marks in the subject? Can someone who is expert in this share your views? I really wanted to be an IAS in future and for that, I need to ensure that

Eligibility for IAS:-

Student must have passed bachelor's degree(any stream) from a recognized university.

Bachelor's degree is necessary for IAS exam.


Age limit:- 21 years to 32 years

Age relaxation:-

For SC/ST caste:- 5 years
For OBC:- 3 years
For blind,deaf-mute and handicapped person:-10 years

For general candidate maximum number of attempts is 6.
For SC/ST candidates there is no limit for attempts.
For OBC candidate maximum number of attempt is 9.

The marks secured in board examination of 12th does not hold any relevance for preparation of Indian Administrative Services. To become Indian Administrative Services officer, you need to prepare for Civil Services examination. Civil Services examination is conducted by UPSC for different services like IAS, IPS, IRS etc.

The academic qualification required for this exam is bachelor's degree and the age limit is 21-32 years. You can start your preparation after 12th without caring about any percentage issue in 12th.

I.A.S stands for Indian Administrative Service and examination conducted by UPSC for recruitment as an Officer.

The required eligibility to appear in examination is candidate must have passed bachelor degree in any discipline with qualifying marks. The age limit is 21-32 years.

There is nothing to do with aggregate of 12th board examination to appear in Civil Service examination.

So, you just need to focus on your preparation for examination to qualify in all three stages after completion of bachelor degree.

To get syllabus and other details for examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

There is no required aggregate in 12th std to appear for Civil Service examination conducted by UPSC for recruitment as an I.A.S Officer.

The required qualification to appear is candidate must have passed or pursuing in final year of degree in a recognised university.

The age limit is between 21-32 years with relaxation in upper age limit for reserved category. There is also limitation on number of attempts to appear for examination.

Candidates just need to secure minimum qualifying aggregate in each subject of 12th and bachelor degree to appear for examination.

So, if you want to become IAS Officer in future prepare for examination with dedication, determination and devotion to your preparation.

No specific percentage criteria in 12th standard is required to prepare for IAS examination. To be eligible to apply for IAS examination, you should have passed Bachelor's degree course in any discipline from a Government recognised university. You can start preparing for IAS examination from third year of your graduation course. The age criteria required to appear in IAS examination is 21 to 32 years. Upper age relaxation is applicable to reserved category candidates as per government rules to appear in IAS examination.

IAS (Indian Administrative Service) is an civil service exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) for recruiting candidates as civil service officers.

In IAS there is no such minimum percentage requirements. The basic eligibility requirements are given below.

Eligibility criteria:
- The candidate should be a citizen of India.
- The candidate should have completed their graduation or equivalent degree in any stream from any recognized government recognized university.
- The candidates who have pursing their final year graduation are also eligible to apply for the exam.
- The age limit should be between 21 - 32 years. There is age relaxation for reserved candidate based on the government rules.
- The number of attempts for general candidates is 6, 9 attempts for OBC candidates and no limit for SC/ ST candidates.

After completing your graduation you need to apply for UPSC exam through UPSC official website.
Full details about the application fees and other notifications are given their official website.
http://www.upsconline.nic.in/

It is good that you are interested to become IAS officer in your future. You have selected a nice career option by which you can get both the recognition and a chance to serve the country.

The minimum academic qualification that is required for the candidates to become IAS officer is Graduation.

Only the candidates who completed Graduation with any of the stream from a recognized university are eligible to make entry into civil services.

No percentage of marks criteria is there in 12th class and Graduation.

Hence if you are able to complete both 10+2 and Graduation, then you are eligible for the selection process.

The selection process consists of 3 rounds
CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)
Civil Services Main Exam
Interview

In addition to the academics criteria, the candidate should also meet age criteria which is
-Candidates of General category should be in the age group of 21-32 years.
-Candidates of OBC category should be in the age group of 21-35 years.
-Candidates of SC/ST category should be in the age group of 21-37 years.

I would suggest you to opt for the Graduation with the stream as per your interest and complete it.

Start preparation for civil services exam from the very beginning of your Graduation from a top coaching institute and crack it in the first attempt itself.

To appear IAS, No any percentage criteria. Minimum eligibility is graduation in any stream from a recognized university. You will have to undergo three stages to become an IAS.

IAS Eligibility
- You must be graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
- You must have age between 21 to 32 years of the examination year.
- Maximum allowable attempts are 6 For General, 9 For OBC and No limits for SC/ST.

Selection
- Preliminary Exam
- Main Exam
- Interview

The full form of IAS is Indian Administrative Services.

Eligibility criteria for IAS exam:

1. Minimum academic qualification required is bachelor's degree. Even if you have passing percentage of marks in 12th exam, you can apply for Civil Services exam after bachelor's degree.

2. Minimum age to apply for this exam is 21 years.

I.A.S ( Indian Administrative Service ) and for selection you have to qualify in Civil Service examination.

So, know doubt there is no limitation on aggregate of 12th and bachelor degree to appear in UPSC examination.

I am pleased with your determination to become an I.A.S Officer but along with determination you also need to do hard and smart work to qualify in examination.

For qualifying in examination one need to pursue with proper strategy according to syllabus of examination.

There is no percentage requirements at Intermediate level for IAS Examination. You must have passed a Bachelor's degree course from a recognition.

In order to become an IAS officer, you have to appear in the UPSC's Civil Services Examination held every year.

** Eligibility requirements :-

* Candidate must be a citizen of India.

* The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized Board/University.

* Candidates pursuing their final year of graduation may also apply. Students awaiting results for their graduation are also eligible.

* Age criteria :-

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

** For further information and notifications, you may refer to the official website of UPSC i.e. www.upsc.gov.in

12th Marks are not considered to appear in Indian Administrative Services (IAS) Examination. Yes, there is a certain educational qualification required to be eligible for appearing in IAS recruitment.

>> The minimum educational qualification required to be eligible for the recruitment is "Bachelor's Degree" or Graduation from a recognized university in any discipline.

>> As any discipline is accepted, you may pursue any stream in Bachelor Degree.

>> There is no certain percentage criteria is required in Graduation in order to be eligible for appearing in IAS recruitment's.

>> Graduation pass is required and 12th Class marks are not considered in order to join Indian Administrative Services.

Percentage of 12th standard does not matter in IAS exam, however you must have 40% marks to get admission in graduation degree. The minimum education qualification required to appear in IAS exam is graduation degree with minimum 55% marks from any recognized university/institute.

IAS stands for Indian Administrative Services.

Candidates should have minimum of passing marks in 12th to prepare for Indian Administrative Services exam. The basic qualification for Civil Services exam is bachelor's degree.

Minimum age limit is 21 years.

The average marks required in 12th standard to prepare for Indian Administrative Services exam is 40% marks. But to apply for the exam,graduation is necessary.

The minimum age limit for candidate is 21 years.

There is no average or any minimum required aggregate in 12th to appear in Civil Service examination.

Civil Service examination is conducted by UPSC and minimum eligibility to appear in examination is bachelor degree.

So, candidates with bachelor degree in any discipline with just qualifying marks are eligible for examination.

The selection is on the basis of qualifying in all three stages of examination. To get more details visit at www.upsc.gov.in

Originally Posted by Athulya babu

What is the average mark in 12th standard to prepare for IAS? How much are the expected marks in the subject? Can someone who is expert in this share your views? I really wanted to be an IAS in future and for that, I need to ensure that

Candidate after 10+2 you are not eligible to apply for the IAS(Indian Administrative Services) exam through UPSC(Union Public Service Commission) because the minimum qualification required to apply for the IAS exam is bachelors degree. Only after completing a candidate is eligible to apply for the IAS exam so dear to appear in IAS exam you have to first complete your bachelor and then you can apply.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR IAS EXAM:-

>> Minimum qualification required to apply for the IAS exam is graduation or equivalent qualification from a government recognised institute with minimum 55% marks.

>> Both male and female candidates are allowed to apply for the exam.

>> Candidate going to apply for the exam must be Indian citizen.

>> Age limit to apply for the exam for general category candidate is 21 to 30 years,for OBC candidates 3 year relaxation is given, for candidate belongs to SC/ST category 5 years of relaxation is given in age criteria.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:- There are three steps of selection foe IAS:-

1). Preliminary exam:- Carries 400 marks.

2). Main exam:- Carries 1400 marks.

3). Interview.

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It doesn't matter what you scored in 12th standard to apply for IAS. IAS is the civil service examination conducted by UPSC. Candidates who have passed IAS Preliminary Exam will be eligible to appear IAS Main. Final Selection will be based on performance of candidates in Main Exam and Interview.

IAS Eligibility
- You must have passed bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- Your age should be between 21 to 32 years. Relaxation available 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.
- Limit of Maximum Attempts is 6 for Open, 9 for OBC and No limit for SC/ST.