Can I appear for UPSC exam after completing BBA?

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    Prajwal Kulkarni

    6 years ago
    Of course, you can appear. It just require a degree. All the best.
  • Shiksha Ask & Answer

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    Dr Swastik Sahu Medical & Engineering Consultant | Scholar-Level 17

    6 years ago
    For UPSC, the eligibility criteria says that you need to pass your graduation. That is it. Therefore, you are eligible.
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    Aakansha Purohit | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    Hello dear, Although regarded as one of the toughest exams in the country, with the right approach and strategy, an aspirant can crack the IAS examination in the very first attempt. It is essential for aspirants to know and understand the requirements of the IAS exam such as the UPSC syllabus for IAS Exam (Prelims-MCQ and Mains-DESCRIPTIVE), pattern, eligibility criteria, application procedure and other such significant details before kick-starting the preparations. So, at this stage you can :
    Revise the NCERT of all standard from class 6th to 12th. Attempt daily quiz related to Current Affairs. Start the habit of making notes and revis
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  • Yes. Graduation is the limit for eligibility in UPSC exams along with the age being 18+. Therefore, a person who have completed his/her master's degree from any course can give UPSC exams.
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    jasveer singh | Contributor-Level 9

    2 years ago
    Education Qualification for IAS exam: Candidate must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognised University. UPSC Civil Services Exam Age Limit: Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age. General Category & EWS: 32 years; 6 attempts. You are eligible for UPSC exam.
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    Yogesh Shukla | Contributor-Level 6

    2 years ago
    You just need to be a graduate in order to appear in UPSC stream is not relevant but please find that you meet the age criteria which is 21 years.
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    Sahdev Singh | Contributor-Level 6

    2 years ago
    Yes, you can appear for UPSC exam subject to fulfilling the required eligibility criteria.
    1. Minimum qualification for UPSC exam: The candidate must hold a degree from Government recognized Universities or possess an equivalent qualification
    2. Candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age and must not be more than 32 years of age.
    3. Candidate must be either:-
    A citizen of India, or
    A subject of Nepal, or
    A subject of Bhutan, or
    A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 intending to settle in India permanently, or
    A person of Indian origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of
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    Sai kumar Karri | Contributor-Level 6

    2 years ago
    Yes, you are eligible to appear for the UPSC exam after completing your Bachelor of Business Administration BBA degree. The eligibility criteria for the UPSC Civil Services Examination is that the candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. BBA is a recognised Bachelor's degree and fulfills this criterion. However, you should also make sure that you meet the age limit and nationality criteria for the exam. The UPSC Civil Services Examination is a highly competitive exam, and it requires a lot of hard work and dedication to crack it. You will need to start preparing well in advance and put i
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    Rudra Chouhan | Contributor-Level 7

    3 years ago
    Yes you can but your age should be above 21.
  • Shiksha Ask & Answer

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    Kirti Dua Announcer, AIR | Guide-Level 11

    6 years ago
    Dear Rishu,
    Yes, you can appear for UPSC after completing BBA, infact you can go for UPSC by doing Graduation in any stream.

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