I have done B.A. (journalism). Can I apply for UPSC?
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Somanath Sahoo ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN JOURNALISM AND MASS COMM | Contributor-Level 9
7 years agoYes, you can apply for UPSC. -
Yes, of course. The only requirement for UPSC CSE exam is graduation. It doesn't matter what the field of graduation is. -
Yes. There are several UPSC exams that a B.A. Student can apply for. You are eligible for exams that take graduation as an eligibility. -
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Konatham Abhishek If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17
6 years agoHello Nitin
You can apply for UPSC exam. The main requirement for this paper is a clearance of graduation that's it. You are eligible to appear for civil services. Moreover, your subject journalism would definitely help you to prepare best for this. Let me give you a brief idea that what actually is prepared for this. There are three sections - prelims, Mains and interview part. Prelims are all based on MCQ's type question while Mains consist of 7 seven paper that is all elaborative. Thank you. -
Yes Nitin, you can apply for UPSC.
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Mrinalani Teotia Worked with India's largest newspaper AMAR UJALA | Guide-Level 11
7 years agoHi Nitin,
Yes, for sure, you can apply for UPSC exam. The main requirement for this paper is a clearance of graduation that's it. You are eligible to appear for civil services. Moreover, your subject journalism would definitely help you to prepare best for this. Let me give you a brief idea that what actually is prepared for this. There are three sections - prelims, Mains and interview part. Prelims are all based on MCQ's type question while Mains consist of 7 seven paper that is all elaborative. This needs a lot of time and concentration.
Thank you. -
Hello Dear, For UPSC you need to be a graduate from UGC recognised institutions. So you can definitely participate in UPSC examinations. -
Yes, you can apply.
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Hello there,
Of course, you can apply for UPSC. There are no such restrictions on educational qualification for UPSC examination. You just need to be active on social activities on the regular basis.
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