Which optional subject should a Biotechnology Engineering student, preparing for the UPSC IAS exam at IIT, choose? 
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As a Biotechnology Engineering student with a strong Science background, you have several interesting options for your UPSC IAS optional subject. Here are some possibilities to consider, each with its own strengths: Science-related options: - Biotechnology: Leveraging your existing knowledge and expertise, this aligns well with your academic background and offers unique insights for the General Studies papers.
- Medical Science: Similar to Biotechnology, but with a broader focus on human health and medicine. Can be helpful for both optional and GS.
- Chemistry: Shares some overlap with your engineering studies and
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The Union Public Service Commission will conduct the UPSC Civil Service (prelims) exam on May 24, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two sessions and the General Studies Paper 2 will be qualifying only.
 
The Union Public Service Commission will release the UPSC IAS 2026 notification on January 14 on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The Commission will also activate the UPSC CSE (IAS) 2026 online application link on its website. The last date for the UPSC IAS application form is February 3, 2026.
The UPSC CSE (IAS) prelims will be conducted on May 24, 2026.
The candidates should analyse the UPSC CSE previous year question papers to know the trend of the most asked topics. The Commission releases the UPSC question paper on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The candidates can get the UPSC question paper of previous year here. The candidates can download the UPSC question paper PDF here.
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