How to clear UPSC in first attempt?
I am a B.A. First year student.
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It's not really hard to clear UPSC exam in the first attempt. You just need to start preparations a bit earlier and thoroughly. You also need to know how you can manage your time. For preparing the exams, you need to give your best consistently. Start from going through the syllabus and last year exams paper. You can mark your weak and strong subject and make timetable accordingly as it's help to manage your time and efforts. You can know easily where you need to focus more.
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No, the Commission do not mention any Minimum Qualifying Marks for the General Studies Paper 1. But there is a criteria of Minimum 33 % for the General Studies Paper 2 (Aptitude) paper.
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