Should I pursue B.Sc, B.Tech or BA in graduation to appear for UPSC exam?

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Leena Agarwal
7 years ago
Hi, Firstly, tell that with which subjects you have completed your class 12th. You can appear for UPSC exams with any graduate degree. If you want to go for UPSC exams only then go for BA. It will help you a lot in the UPSC exams.

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A
7 years ago
Greetings, Union Public Service Commission is a central level body responsible for conducting various recruitment exams for civil servants in India. Basic academic qualification of most of the exams is Graduation from any recognised university. However, there are few exams that demand graduation, in

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ashutosh chauhan
7 years ago
Hi, For UPSC, you must pass Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Candidates who are awaiting their the final year results or are yet to take such final exam can also apply and take the prelims, but they should produce proof of passing while applying for the UPSC Mains exam.

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M
7 years ago
Hi Shraddha, You can pursue any of these above-mentioned degree courses. For UPSC you must hold a pass Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Candidates who are awaiting their final year results or are yet to take such final exam can also apply and take the prelims, but they should produce

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Pankaj Kumar
7 years ago
As a matter of fact, your graduation would make only the slightest of the difference. There are optional subjects that you can choose from all the courses mentioned. I would suggest not to make choice based on your aspirations for civil. Please join a course which you are interested in, because it f

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L
7 years ago
Hi Shraddha! You can pursue graduation in any discipline that interests you. The field of graduation is not important while you're applying for the UPSC exam. All that matters is, you must have one of the following educational qualifications: 1. A degree from a Central, State or Deemed University 2.

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R
7 years ago
Well, for UPSC your subjects in Bachelor's are important. You have to check if you are comfortable with all subjects. For B.Tech, you have to go through various subjects altogether. Be it CSE, Mechanical, Electrical. You should join those universities, which will give you additional guidance for UPS

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UPSC exams require graduation, whether it is B.Sc, BA or B.Tech. It doesn't matter. You just have to be a graduate and have age of 21 years or above.

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Aaditya Bhardwaj
7 years ago
U.P.S.C. requires only graduation and age above 21, you can opt any one. My aim is also same and I am pursuing B.Tech. From this year a survey shows that major section of selected candidates in UPSC were from technical field because they have high aptitude level.

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Shariq Iqbal Arif
7 years ago
All the above mentioned courses are graduation courses, which is mandatory for appearing in UPSC. It's totally yours look out to choose which subject you are interested. Choose it wisely in view of your optional subject in UPSC & prepare it accordingly. All the best.

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