Hi,

In may 2020 ugc has approved the proposal of doing two degree at the same time one in distance mode and other in regular mode.

So soon students can persue two degrees at the same time.

Regarding your question that will it benefit you in upsc exam preparation. according to my opinion you should do only one degree and focus on civil services preparation. As doing two degrees one time will make you busy in completing assignment, test and exams. you may get the less time for focusing on upsc syllabus. So do one degree and prepare for upsc in remaining time.

The basic eligibility for upsc is candidate should have a degree from a recognized institute. So you can do that degree which you want to do prefentially to become eligible for upsc exams.

As the upsc syllabus is wast and covers almost all major streams. So some part of your degree education will be there. subjects like history, geography, polity ,languages ,economy ,current affairs etc are included in the compulsory subjects. In optional papers you can select any subject of your choice.

So read the syllabus of the upsc exam carefully and decide which course you want to do.

There is no hard and fast rule to clear upsc. Your subjects at degree does not matter but your preparation strategy for exam does affect.  Choose the strategy which suits your condition best.

Hope you find it helpful.

Thank you...