What are the changes in UPSC syllabus from 2013?
What has changed?
| Old Civil Services (2012 & Before) | New Civil Services (2013 & After) | |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 600 Marks – 2 Papers | 1000 Marks – 4 papers |
| First Optional | 600 Marks – 2 Papers | 500 Marks – 2 Papers |
| Second Optional | 600 Marks – 2 Papers | Removed |
| Interview | 300 Marks | 275 Marks |
When was UPSC syllabus changed before 2013?
In 2012, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) decided to make the UPSC Syllabus of Civil Services Examination more generic with completely a different and new pattern.
What was UPSC pattern before 2013?
But as it is known to everyone, the pre-2013 scenario of 1200 marks for optional papers and 600 marks for general studies was totally reversed in 2013 which made huge impact in the input needed from candidates. 2013 Mains Exam provided for 1000 marks in general studies and 500 marks in optional subject.
Is there any change in IAS pattern?
The UPSC has not made any changes in the eligibility criteria for 2021. The Baswan Committee had recommended that the upper age limit of the UPSC exam be reduced from the present 32 years.
Will Upsc remove optional in 2024?
As mentioned above, UPSC has not come up with a decision of removing or changing the optional subject yet, but there is a high possibility of changes in the optional subject by 2022. Scraping of optional subjects from UPSC is possible and can be implemented in one go.
How can I prepare for UPSC 2024?
Practice
- Knowledge gained by reading is put to test in a limited period of time.
- So practice in a simulated environment – time / environment.
- Join any test series (online/offline) – evaluate which topics are you weak in.
- Mains – answer writing – multiple platforms available (UPSCIQ)
Will UPSC remove optional in 2024?
Who is the topper of UPSC 2012?
Haritha V Kumar
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2012 Topper – Haritha V Kumar.
Is there any change in UPSC CSE Syllabus 2021?
For the preliminary and the main stage, the commission releases the UPSC Syllabus every year. There has been no change in the UPSC syllabus since 2013.
Can IAS have tattoo?
Wearing a tattoo doesn’t restrict you to appear for UPSC civil services. IAS aspirants and civil service aspirants can definitely have a tattoo on their body parts except for the face, finger, forearm, and other parts, which are generally visible.
Are UPSC questions repeated?
The answer is Yes! UPSC papers do have repetitive questions from the previous year’s papers, but only for some subjects. It has been observed from the past ten years, repetitive questions from subjects — History, Economics and Indian Polity were seen.