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Hi,
Civil Services offer an attractive and challenging career to the ambitious, the aspiring and the talented.
1. Eligibility-
An Indian National Citizen
A graduate in any discipline from a recognized university and
In the age limit of 21-30 years
2. Two papers in prelims- Reasoning Aptitude and English Comprehension. Main exam is entirely subjective.
3. Select optional subjects considering your own comfort in understanding the subject and the process should be done carefully since it is the very deciding factor for your selection in this prestigious exam.
4. 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
5. 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 Xaviers Pinto
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma
6. A few popular institutes that offer IPS coaching in India-
Dronacharya IAS Academy
Achievers IAS Classes
Rajesh Academy For Civil Examinations
Nirvana IAS Academy
Ujjwal IAS Academy
BRAIN TREE Institute
7. 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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Admission procedure for ITM is
1.The minimum qualification for admission to the first year of B. Tech. shall be the passing of Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination (10+2) scheme with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics conducted by C.G. Board of Secondary Education or any equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
2. Non Resident Indian candidates shall also be eligible for admission to B. Tech. as according to the directives of the government provided they satisfy with the criteria.
3. The eligible candidates should secure a place in the merit list prepared by V.P.P Mandal, Raipur or any other National/ other State bodies recognized for conducting entrance test or the entrance test conducted by the University for Admission to first year of B.Tech courses.
The students who fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria are eligible for admission direct quota.
However they have to make an application directly to the institute. Admissions will be as per merit.
There are many universities also like Amity, SRM, Lovely, Sharda etc also give direct admission on the basis of your marks in 12th. Not only this some of them are offering scholarships to students on the basis of marks in previous qualifying exam.
Check the websites of these universities too.
Good luck!