What is the exam pattern of IAS Exam? What are the subjects we should prepare for?For how many marks is the exam conducted?

Hello,

The Preliminary examination of KAS consists of two papers.

Paper I ‐ General Studies (150 marks)

Paper II - One subject to be selected from the list of specified optional subjects (300 marks).

List of optional subjects:

- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commerce
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- Indian History
- Law
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology
The mains exam of KAS comprises the following papers:‐

Paper I - General English (300 marks)

Paper II - Essay (150 marks)

Paper III & IV - General Studies (300 marks each)

Papers V, VI, VII & VIII - Any Two Optional Subjects selected from the list of the specified subjects.

List of Optional Subjects:

- Agriculture
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Anthropology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science & International Relations
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Zoology

Thank you !!

Hello Vihaa, IAS exam acted in 3 stages - Prelims (Objective), Mains (Subjective), and Personality test (Interview). Subject that need to be covered - History (Ancient, medieval, modern, Art and culture), Geography, Environment, Science & tech, Current affairs, Polity, Economics, international affairs, Decision-making question.

Prelims - Paper 1 (200 marks) and paper 2 (200 marks)

Main s - Total 7 paper. Paper 1 (300 marks), Paper 2 to 7 (250 marks)

Interview - 275 marks

All the best... Be free to ask for further query

Hi Vihaa,
The exam is conducted in three stages:

Preliminary:It is objective type test and shortlists the candidates for Mains exams.

Mains:It is a descriptive test which further shortlists the candidates for interview round.

Interview round/Personality Test:This is the last stage of selection process. It is done to select candidates for various posts.

Paper 1: General Ability Test (GAT) - 2 hours time and 200 marks.

Paper 2: English Language and Aptitude - 2 hours time and 200 marks.

Qualifying Paper-

Paper 1 (Candidates have to select one of the Indian language included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution)

Papers Considered for Merit-

Paper 1  Essay

Paper 2  General Studies I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper 3  General Studies II (Constitution, Governance, Social Justice, Polity and International Relation)

Paper 4  General Studies III (Economic Development, Technology, Environment, Bio-diversity, Security and Disaster Management)

Paper 5  General Studies IV (Integrity, Ethics and Aptitude)

Paper 6  Optional Subject 1

Paper 7  Optional Subject 2

Total 1750 marks

Each paper is of 3 hours time duration.

Good luck to you!