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Is UPSC exam pattern changing?

Is UPSC exam pattern changing?

We are not proposing any change in the pattern of conducting the written Main examination and the interview. This new, proposed pattern can improve the CSE exam system in several ways. It will greatly reduce the burden on the UPSC to conduct an all-India preliminary examination across hundreds of centres.

Will Optional be removed from UPSC 2025?

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

  1. Knowledge gained by reading is put to test in a limited period of time.
  2. So practice in a simulated environment – time / environment.
  3. Join any test series (online/offline) – evaluate which topics are you weak in.
  4. Mains – answer writing – multiple platforms available (UPSCIQ)

Does UPSC mains syllabus change every year?

The UPSC has introduced changes in the pattern in recent years that were met with both resistance and open armed-welcome. Any latest changes in the UPSC CSE will be mentioned in the latest UPSC Notification which aspirants can find in the linked article.

Who is the topper of UPSC 2012?

Haritha V Kumar
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2012 Topper – Haritha V Kumar.

Why do UPSC aspirants fail?

Lack of planning is another reason for the failure in the UPSC IAS exam. Many students make a subject more difficult for them, their focal point hence they could not score well in others. A few students make a plan and don’t stick to it so fail to get success in this exam.

Does luck matter in UPSC?

So, it is not only your preparation that matters but also how others prepare, and that is out of your hands. In the UPSC prelims where there are MCQs, you can get lucky or unlucky with your guesses. In the IAS mains exam, a lot depends on the ‘mood’ of the examiner, and also on the nature of the examiner.

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.

What are the changes in UPSC Preliminary exam structure?

The changes brought in, changed the entire preparation scenario – study materials needed, exam strategies, weightage for subjects, selection of optional paper and time management to name a few. A similar change was made in 2011 which bought revolutionary changes in UPSC Preliminary Exam structure.

How UPSC Mains 2013 was a watershed moment in exam preparation?

But year 2013 turned out as a watershed moment in UPSC Mains exam history, dividing the mains preparation strategies into pre-2013 and post 2013. The changes brought in, changed the entire preparation scenario – study materials needed, exam strategies, weightage for subjects, selection of optional paper and time management to name a few.

What did the 2013 UPSC syllabus revision add?

UPSC Civil Services Mains Syllabus revision in 2013 added many new areas. But on a closer look it becomes clear that what UPSC tried in 2013 is to explicitly specify in the syllabus certain areas of importance, where the UPSC has plans to ask questions from.

Are there any changes in the CSE MAINS exam?

In the recent five years, there have many major and minor changes in Union Public Service Commission’s civil services examination pattern and syllabus. In all those changes, only the CSE Mains exam has been affected.