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Hi,
Civil Services offer an attractive and challenging career to the ambitious, the aspiring and the talented. Eligibility-
An Indian National Citizen
A graduate in any discipline from a recognized university and
In the age limit of 21-30 years
It is advisable that you pick a bachelors's degree program after class XII and by the end of 2nd year, pick coaching for the UPSC exam.
Course options-
B.COM
BBA
BFM/BBM
BAF
B.A Economics/ English, etc.
Till the time you join a professional coaching institute, I would advice you for self preparation.
For general awareness,you should read the daily newspaper and even watching the news will help.
You could also use magazines such as CSR, Competition Master, Banking Service Chronicle, etc.
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Hi,
Preparing for UPSC requires combination of smartness and hard work. Do the right things to gain an edge over your competition:
*Get the right books for Prelims
*Start preparing at least 10 months before
*Solve past year questions to test yourself on regular basis
*Cover the scoring sections early
*Cover the syllabus strategically. Don't go for a "prepare all" approach for prelims
*Balance paper 1 and 2
Books that you can consider-
Indian Politics by Lakshmikanth
Ancient History by D.D.Kausambi’s
R.S. Agarwal [Arithmetic]
Essential of Grammar- Oxford Publications
Wren & Martin [English Grammar]
A Brief Introduction to Indian Constitution by Xavier's Pinto
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
A few popular institutes that offer IAS coaching in India-
Dronacharya IAS Academy
Achievers IAS Classes
Rajesh Academy For Civil Examinations
Nirvana IAS Academy
Ujjwal IAS Academy
BRAIN TREE Institute
Also you may refer-
http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2013/csp_ifs/csp2013.pdf
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/192/Civil-Services-Entry
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Hi,
*Gap does not matter. Many MBA aspirants take a break after graduation to completely focus on preparation.
CAT Eligibility:-
The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA [45% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Differently Abled (DA) (It may also referred to as Persons with Disability (PWD) category)], awarded by any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India.
SNAP Eligibility:-
A graduate from any statutory university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) at graduation level.
Student appearing for final year examinations can also apply, but their admission will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) at qualifying examination.
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