Which one is a better option to study after 12th to join administrative services, B.Sc or BA ?

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9 years ago

Go for BA, because most of the people cracking the civil services actually are from arts background, because you can score really well in the arts subjects.

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Sandhya Ashokan | Beginner-Level 4

2016-05-27 16:19:13

B. sc will be a better option

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Varshika Srivastava | Contributor-Level 7

3 years ago

A person could go for B.Sc course if they want to join administrative services after class 12th.

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Sam Arora | Contributor-Level 9

7 years ago

Hello Mahesh, Either of the option can be taken. What I suggest is to see the syllabus/ course curriculum of your chosen university of your domain area and compare it with UPSC or your state administrative services syllabus. It might be possible that one of the programme would be more benefit to y

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Sachin Singh | Guide-Level 13

7 years ago

I think you should pursue B.Sc as it will help you in the long run at the time of preparation for administrative services.

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Pasha Asif | Guide-Level 11

7 years ago

For administrative services, I would recommend you to go for B.Sc among the two because you will find a lot of opportunities after B.Sc.

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Shubham Wable | Beginner-Level 4

2016-05-27 15:37:43

After 12th B.sc is best oppstion. and future plan to MPSC or UPSC so after 12th B.A is best oppestion.

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Tanushree Mitra | Guide-Level 12

2016-05-27 15:09:01

Hi Mahesh, You can pursue either of BA or B.Sc according to your interest. You need to pass the civil services examinations and also keep check on the age limit.

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