in upsc prelims how it asks questions
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The Preliminary Examination basically serves as a screening test to shortlist candidates for the next stage, The Preliminary Exam consists of two objective type papers (multiple-choice questions) for a total of 400 marks.
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The conceptual questions are the application level questions based on the concepts. The other category of question is combination type where the UPSC asks questions blended of factual and conceptual patterns.
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IAS is conducted for the selection of officers for Indian Administrative service. IAS Exam Pattern talks about the distribution of questions, marking schemes, sectional weightage, and duration. The brief for all three stages of IAS are:
IAS Preliminary Exam: It has two papers of objective type and carries a maximum of 400 marks. There are two papers in the preliminary exam. Paper-II (CSAT) in the IAS exam is of qualifying nature and candidates should score a minimum of 33% in this paper to qualify for the next stage of the IAS exam i.e. the Mains. Check IAS Syllabus
IAS Main Exam: There are two types of Papers- Qualifying Papers and Papers that will be counted for Merit. The former will consist of two language exams, one of the candidate’s choices and other English. The latter will consist of 9 papers including 7 merit and 2 qualifying language papers. The main exam will comprise of both essay writing and objective type questions. The sum total of all papers and the score secured in the interview round will be used for the ranking of candidates. Check IAS Cutoff
IAS Personality Test: An interview of 275 Marks would be taken of the candidates qualified in the Main Exam. This would include the Psychometric Test, Assessment Test as well as the Personal Interview. Marks obtained in the test would be added to the calculation for the declaration of the final merit list. Read IAS Selection Process
Latest Update:
- On 1st July 2020, UPSC has released a notice by stating that the IAS 2020 aspirants can change their preferable IAS exam centers, considering the current pandemic.
- The aspirants can download their IAS 2020 Admit card before 15 to 20 days of the exam.