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At least 10 percent of the comments this blog receives is about how to select the the
right optional for IAS Mains so I thought instead of replying individually why not post
an article on choosing the optional subject for the IAS exam which would bene t all the
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and even those who have appeared but are thinking about switching over to some
di erent optional.
As you know, from 2013 Mains onward UPSC has done away with the second optional
subject. So now you have to select just ONE optional subject that will consist of two
papers of 250 marks each. So our task of selecting the best optional subject has
become much easier.
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But what does the Best Optional for IAS mean?
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I am sure it means di erently to di erent people but what does it mean to you:
A scoring optional?
The most popular optional?
Easy to understand or which you nd interesting?
Subject with easy availability of study materials like books and notes?
Optional for which one ‘best’ coaching is available?
Subject with some previous base in graduation or post-graduation?
The optional with the best results in the IAS exam?
I hope I have covered all the points that majority of the IAS aspirants consider before
selecting the right optional for Mains. Obviously, you might consider only one of the
above points as the basis for selecting your Mains optional or consider multiple
criteria. So let’s take them up one by one.
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A Scoring Optional
Most IAS beginners choose an optional simply because it is considered ‘scoring’. Some
of the optionals that are considered scoring are Public Administration and Geography.
While Geography has returned marks with 400+ in IAS Mains, many candidates have
been scoring 340+ and 350+ in Public Administration in the past few years. In fact the
average marks scored by Mains candidates in Pub Ad in 2008 Mains was 266 which is
quite high considering that it is the most preferred optional among IAS aspirants.
But should score be the sole criteria for selecting the Mains optional or are there other
related basis for selecting your mains optional? This gets us to the second point.
A Popular Optional
Optionals that come within this de nition are Geography, Public Ad, Sociology, History,
and Psychology. These four IAS optionals alone account for about 50 percent share of
the Mains pie and the rest 22 optionals, taking Literature subjects as one, for the rest.
This gives you some idea about the ‘popular optionals for IAS’. But why are these
optionals so popular while the rest aren’t so popular? Here are some reasons:
Subjects like Pub Ad and Geog have de nite syllabus and Pub Ad has quite
limited syllabus especially for P2 so you can cover it within 5 months or so.
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The History optional for IAS is quite popular simply because there are so many
History post graduates and even graduates with history as a subject. Also we all
studied History as part of our school curriculum and most of us found it
interesting and some, even scoring.
Geography is a semi-scienti c subjects and a favourite among Engineers and
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Doctors for its laws, principles, and map-based questions. No wonder so many
IAS aspirants opt for it.
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Sociology is easy to understand and very interesting as the topics covered
concern the very society we are a part of.
Psychology has pulled, I feel, simply because it is a combination of all the above
attributes and also due to the fact that it is probably the only optional where
only one name prevails for coaching: Mukul Pathak of Vajiram.
With this we come to another related question, are all popular optionals scoring or to
put it another way are the not-so-popular optionals for IAS not scoring as well?
Let me put it bluntly. Popularity has actually got nothing to do with the scoring
potential of an optional. If you want proof, read on. Shah Faesal topped the 2010 IAS
exam with Urdu Litt. as one of the optionals, second being Pub Ad. Mona Pruthi, the
2006 IAS topper chose English Litt. and Sociology. Mutyala Raju, the 2007 topper took
Electrical Engineering and Mathematics. Karthik Adapa aced the 2008 IAS exam with
Zoology and Psychology.
What’s common to all these IAS toppers? Except one, all opted for one non-popular
optional. And let me also mention that if you read their interviews they chose the
optionals based on their interest and background and not because they were scoring
or popular.
The fact that they have scored well in both the optionals (that’s why they topped) and
not just the popular ones proves that all subjects are equally scoring. So choosing an
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So how about the coaching criteria?
Before deciding to select an optional on the basis of the coaching available rst
determine whether you require coaching in the rst place? You must’ve realized this
can only be determined after you’ve selected an optional, not before it. So I feel
selecting an optional simply on the basis of the coaching available is like saying ” I can
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my Mains 2010 GS analysis how unpredictable the IAS exam is becoming not just for
you but the most well known coaching classes as well.
Of course, it does help if there is good coaching available for the IAS optionals you’ve
already selected.
Choosing an optional with some previous background
Many people who’ve graduated or done Masters in some subject opt for it in the CSE.
This is really helpful as you’re already familiar with the subject and will need to study
just one subject from scratch. This is where graduation in humanities really helps as
the most popular IAS optionals listed above are included within the “Arts” subjects. So
if you’re pursuing graduation or masters in any of the Arts subjects and plan to take it
up in the IAS mains, make sure you pursue it seriously and focus more on the syllabus
common to your degree as well as the IAS Mains.
This point again proves that previous base and interest are more important factors in
selecting the right optional for IAS than merely popularity or scoring potential. People
who have opted for the most obscure subjects like Literature, Veterinary Science,
Mathematics have scored heavily in the Mains simply because they were so much in
love with their optionals.
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we had enrolled for mock interview at Vajiram. He was already in the IPS that time and
I asked him about the reason for choosing Psychology and he said he simply loved
Psychology, that’s why. Nothing about the score or popularity.
Some thumb rules for selecting the right optional

for IAS
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Excite you
Make you know more about it
Should not put you to sleep
Make you think out of the box
Have books available easily
Don’t think about the score at this stage, just focus on selecting an optional with the
above qualities and remember, this will di er for di erent aspirants. Once you have
mastered the syllabus and have adequate writing practice the marks will follow.
Some common queries

I have chosen Public Administration but I nd it quite boring, especially Paper 1
Remember, Pub Ad usually seems boring to most people but many fall in love with it
once they have read and re-read the important books. If you still nd it going over your
head ask yourself why did you choose Pub Ad? Is it simply because of its popularity?
I love xyz optional but I cannot answer the questions correctly
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I don’t have any previous base in any of the optionals or I don’t want to choose my
graduation subjects, what should I do?
Simply go through the above thumb rules again and try reading something from the
basic books of the optional you plan to take up. If you feel you can cope up with the
subject then go for it otherwise try another one.
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Again this is for reference purpose only. Actually every optional in some way or the
other contributes towards the GS or Essay preparation.
Pol Sc. covers polity and India and the world part
Pub Ad covers polity and governance part
History covers the history part
Mathematics covers Statistics. Ditto for Statistics optional
Geography covers GS geography, climate change, environment and other
related sections
Law also covers polity
Economics covers the Economy part of GS mains
Socio covers questions on social issues as well as one Essay option
Some popular IAS optionals for IAS exam

This is just for your knowledge. Nowhere am I suggesting you take up the same
otherwise what I said above would be idiotic.
Public Administration. Click here for Pub Ad books.

History. Click here for History books.
Geography. Click here for Geography books.
Sociology. Click here for Sociology books.
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To summarize this long post (couldn’t help it), any optional that you nd interesting,
stimulating, fun to learn is right for you. Don’t worry about popularity or scoring
potential. Both are just an indicator. Every optional is equally scoring provided you
have mastered the syllabus and the answer writing aspect. I hope this post helped
selecting the right optionals for IAS a much easier task. Eagerly awaiting your feedback!
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hi…………….i m a ph.d scholar…in microbiology. and SRF under the

ICAR project….i wana ask for the options of subjects which to be
choose to crak the ias exam…………..plz guide me..its very much
urgent
Lazylord - July 18, 2011

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Based on your quali cation you could opt for

botany/zoology and one other optional based on your
interest
Hemant - February 1, 2012
Please guide me guyz..
i have very less percentage % in my graduation..
i hv done BA English Hons with 42% only…:(
M i eligible to prepare for IAS??
can i give exam and become IAS? or i m not eligible coz of

less %??
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It no matters that whether u sccore in distinction or

less of 40 %. But u need to get pass in your graduation
that’s it.
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Shashi mishra - May 11, 2016
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Hii gyzzz please provide me some suggetion
regarding mbbs of degree ..wht i can choose
subject for mbbs..i am pursuing bsc.boilogy
athoi - May 1, 2016
Yes…. Sure u can

You just have to be pass
N study hard AL the very best
shashank sahu - May 27, 2016
55% min in graduation acc. to latest criteria
sunil - June 10, 2016
You are eligible ….percentage no matter ………best of

luck
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keshav - June 4, 2017
yes eligible ias …..

because % is not consider for civil service exam
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are u an agri grad?…..coz u r wrking under ICAR project….
Sweety Singh - May 2, 2016
BCA quali ed can choose civil service and forest service and
which address is given in upsc form submission permanent
or temporary address
p.vijayarani - May 26, 2016
Sir I have completed bsc mpc with 64%.I want to prepare civil
service (ias)but I wastill very confused for choosing subject
for prelims &main.please give me suggestion to me.
Dhananjay - June 3, 2016
Sir I have completed my M.Sc in Chemistry. So for which

optional subject is favourable for me. Pls reply urgent.
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umesh o - August 23, 2017
Sir I have. Studying msc zoology but this subject is not

more intereste can i choose this subject
pallavi - July 19, 2011

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respected sir,
i m currently pursuing m.pharmacy course.what options should i

choose for cracking ias.is pub adm& sociology a right choice in this
regard.or i should look after science subjects.kindly reply.
Pub Ad and Socio are very popular Mains combination. Go

for them if they excite you!
Rahul Verma - April 28, 2016
I didnt get it. as far as i know one only have to choose

single subject as optional. why are you mentioning
two subjects
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take sociology if u think u r well in public and social

problems happening around you else rest go for physics
chemistry zoology or botany
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sir. How is eco. Nd geograph or eco nd phiLosphy both the
combination subjects new for me. I am btech grad. And currentely
working in BEL and I found eco interseting but nt knw much bout it.
Can you deal with Eco given that you are a Btech? Maybe
Geog and Philosophy would be better
Arvind dang - July 22, 2011
And I will be very thankful if somebuddy share something bout

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Siddharth - July 31, 2011
sir, do you think that scoring patterns for subjects like pub ad will
change as scaling of marks depending on subject for mains exams
is being implemented in upsc?
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Rajesh Swarnkar - August 3, 2011
One more combination I am thiking of Chemistry and Public Ad. I

found Public Ad syllabus quite interesting and adequate…
Please give me your suggesstion. In no post Chemistry as an

optional was discussed.
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Ashish - February 16, 2012
Hi i am ashish plz could you tell me about chemistry as an

optional subject for mains i intend to take it does it have a v
low selection rate
Abhishek - August 10, 2011
Dear Sir, i want to know the best coaching material available for IAS
prep.. optionals r zoology and botany.. i have done my grad in this
subjects.. so i have enough basic knowledge abt these.. i also want
to know the best correspondence course available for these
subjeccts
Aakash - August 17, 2011
Sir,i am currently pursuing my B.E in Electronics and

Communication Branch,I am not sure of which subjects to choose
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related to my course and also subjects like geography and

psychology.So kindly suggest me in choosing the subjects.
sakshi - August 17, 2011
Hi ..
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Please share your next post about tips for working candidates as I
am nding it very to manage time while working. Please suggest.
manvender - August 23, 2011
sir,
I am pursuing b.tech in electronics and communication

engineering,i am in rst year and I want to start my ias
preparation from now so plz tell me which subject is
compulsory except GS and which subject to choose as
optional
also give me a brief reference on ias exam and its

preparation
Suseant - August 18, 2011
i am a mechanical graduate and i have 43% in my inter will it creat

any problem in my selection.
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neelima - August 19, 2011
Sir,
I am currently a student of 3rd year Engineering.
I went through an overview of syllabus and as expected the

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subjects that we learn is nowhere near the syllabus we learn.So I
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don't think technical subjects would do me any good.
And I'm just a beginner for the preparation and I'm clueless as to
what and where to begin with.
Looking at my interests I nally decided upon History and Sociology

and I don't know whether it will do me any good.Is the combination
ne? Please guide me on how to begin,what books to read and
proper approach towards preparation if possible.
Looking forward for your reply,
Thanks and regards
Eagerly,
Neelima
Chetan - August 21, 2011
Hello Sir/Madam. I'm a BCA graduate from Bangalore University

and I've scored 65% but I completed in 4 year due to some family
problem. Shall it create any problem getting selecting in IAS Exam.
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santhosh - August 23, 2011
Sir/Madam,
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I found this blog very useful. I am working as an IT prof. I could
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spend three hours on working days. I am starting preparation by
this week only. I love issues related to politics and always in sync of
foreign and international issues. So, I have chosen Polotical science
as Mains optional and the other is history. Regarding history i am
not sure, but interested. The portion looks big, I also have interest
in Stats. Need Ur guidance.
Thanks,
Santhosh
Rahul - August 23, 2011
Sir, I am in 3rd year of my electronics and communication

engineering course. As I am in the very initial phase of my
preparation, I need some guidance that how should I start
preparing. Shall I start preparing for GS now and stop myself
thinking about the optional for the mains. Actually I have no idea
about it. As I am planning to prepare myself at least for 2 years
before appearing in exam, so what should be my way of
preparation. Please guide.
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anindya acharya - August 25, 2011
hello myself anindya acharya.
i am a govt employee and 23 yrs old.
i want to qualify in the IAS.

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sonam - August 26, 2011
plz discuss physics as mains optional. i dnt have physics in

graduation bt i like it very much plz tell me wt to do? shd i join DIAS
coaching plz reply soon
kislay - September 20, 2011
dear sonam sister
are we all of us preparing for any academic quali cation? to

my mind,de nitely not.and as far as one's interest is
concerned ,i think that it ought to be in compliance with that
of need-based approach. Surely ,i respect your inclination
towards Physics as an optional paper.But one should note
that the gestation period for it's preparation certainly a bit
longer.But simultaneously,once prepared the subject is
rewarding as it has been told by Mr. Gulati(a probationer
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interest in other subject ,esp. Public Administration ,which's

the very relevance with the preparation and life-long
practice.In LBSNAA i have the previledge to know the fact
that the probationers are being encouraged to tackle the
CHALLENGES of life, whether it be any book or any project or
any situation.But even then you feel dedicated for Phy. ,then
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just go for that.coaching institutes are just note's
facilitators.For conceptual clarity you will have to rely on self-
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study.This condition is applicable to all cases,more precisely,

all subjects.
with best wishes
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rakesh - August 29, 2011
dear sir,
can you guide what should be the optional for a mba grad among
these two geography & pub ad.
my other optional is palli.
please guide its urgent as i have to ll the mains dap.
rehan - November 28, 2011
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nasir Rasool - January 22, 2015
I think geography is best optional as far as u r degree is

concerned
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Sir ,
I have done B.tech in I.T.I just want to know that i have opted
Philosophy and Pali Litt. as my optionals , had a word with my
friends they are saying like that these two optionals are totally
di erent from G.S , so i would have extra burden of preparing
Philosophy , Pali and G.S .? Kindly Suggest.
Secondly i am not in favor of joining any coaching , is it possible

with these optionals.
Rgds:
Amit
chitralekha - August 30, 2011
I have done my post graduation in English literature but I am

fearful of getting less marks in comparison to other scoring
subjects . Sir help me in choosing the right optional.
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dear chitralekha sister
just read the book GET SET GO IAS . i am giving you it's web-
link from where you may be able to download the same.you
will nd most of answer for the questions relating CSE's
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krishna - August 31, 2011
hello,
i am ba 2nd year student and my respective subjects are

econiomics, sociology, and political science. i want to take
economics and sociology for my mains .
is this good combination?
Avadhoot - September 2, 2011
sir,i'm doing my b.tech mechanical engg..i have chosen one

optional as public admin and i'm not able to zero in on the other
sir, i have not preferred mechanical engg because i'm not that
good at solving problems,when i visited a coaching institute they
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hello…
currently i m preparing for IAS and taking a psychology

coaching….but i m confused in selection of 2nd optional …i
m confused b/w pub ad & pali…..
can u plz throw some light on both paper …which will be

good to choose…
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hallo Mr. Sachin
i advise you to go for the Public Administration as an

optional paper for CSE- mains. moreover, Pub. Ad. has
a bigger syllabus w.r.t. that of Pali. the paper of
literature is in itself interesting and creative one where
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But at the same time Pub. Ad. has got it's own value as
far as it's relevance and applicability are
concerned.Moreover,coming days would witness the
uniformity in main's pattern,in which this subject
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Khushboo - September 6, 2011
Sir
i have done my graduation in mathematics, so can you pls

suggest me whether the optionals pub ad and sociology is
good combination for me.
Aspirant - September 4, 2011
hello…
currently i m taking coaching for Bank PO..but want to prepare for

IAS now….i am BA English hons graduate, done MBA in HR &
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dhanjit choudhury - September 17, 2011
can we go for history and psychology … what do you say sir
Mr. dhanjit
it depends upon your aptitude & interest only……..
Hamda Perween - September 27, 2011
sir
I am a electrical engineering second year student
please suggest me what subjects should I choose and focus

on to clear I.A.S exams
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nikila - September 19, 2011
dear sir this a little out of propotion question.. is der any medical
issues concerned for ias and ips. like diabetics, bp etc??
Khushboo - September 25, 2011

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Thanks a lot for ur response….
Pls help me how to start with for the preparation of general

studies…
And which books i should follow for pub ad and sociology….
Thanks
anju - September 27, 2011
oh my god,,,,,,,,,,i am really inspired alot,,,,,,,,,,,i was thinking which

subjects to choose for optionals but,,,,,,after reading these blogs i
can say that i am on right path with right decision,,,,,,as i am a
commerce student and was thinking to take up commerce as
optinal with any other easiest subject,,,,,,,,,but as u guided i am
gonna select public ad and history as my subjects,,,,,,,,,, srt of all i
should go through all the degree text books of these
subjects,,,,hope those will play vital role in my preparation,,,
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Jai - October 4, 2011
Anju : Why are you not taking commerce as ur optional, as
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Sumit - October 4, 2011
Hi Anju
Wanted to know why hv u decided to tk up pub ad n history

n why not commerce?? I m also a commerce student n m
planning to tk commerce n pub ad as optionals..
neha - October 2, 2011
sir
m 21 years old n want 2 know every possible things that make me

pass ias m doing my b.pharmacy sir please give me all details
required for ias exam……..
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right combination?
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greetings sir
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i m little bit confused sir i m a graduate in comp. sc. and have some
command on maths also,as geography is of scienti c approach my
one optional will be geography… but for the other should I tke
history or pub admin. pls pls suggest and which of the two
combination is going to give an edge over essay and also to gs., m
giving the exam in 2013
thanks
dhanjit choudhury - October 5, 2011
greetings sir
please list out the books for history as you have given for geo, nd
public admin. whether it ll be pub. admin or history . i wanna be
acquired with the books .so plz list ou thebooks for history from
the very rst with step by step correlation……plz sir.i hav started
geography
once again many many thanks
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Nagalakshmi K - October 14, 2011
hello sir,
I am a commerce graduate and had completed my mba( nance).I

had selected my optional as commerce and public
administration.Is it a right optionals will i be able to score marks in
these subjects.kindly reply to me sir via email. my email id is
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Nagalakshmi K
umesh - October 14, 2011
Hi Sir,
I am engg graduate & working professional.currenlty i m preparing

for MBA entrance exams & IAS.I would like to know as per new IAS
prelims patern how much reasoning papers di culty level is? &
how is the marks distribution?, also kindly guide for books on
pub.adm.
rohan paranjpe - October 27, 2011
hello
i have done my btech in mechanical engineering. got confused
while selecing my optional subjct for mains , plz guide me
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Santosh - October 31, 2011
Hi sir ,
I would like to ask one thing. Is there any optional subjects play
role in getting UPSC designations ? I mean IAS,IPS,IFS?
Could you please make away my confusion..?
Thanking you
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shimpa kumari - November 19, 2011
hey i m a btech student persuing in ece trade. i m unable to choose

subject. though i m interested in economics bt wat will b d
combination for it? plz give all d subject combination for ias exam
tanima das - July 22, 2017
I am a ece graduate… what subject i should choose?
Sachin Singh - December 5, 2011
Thanks for your information.
they are really usefull.
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Ankita Pandey - December 10, 2011
Sir, I am a btech graduate and want to go for CSE. I have not much
information about it. I want to go for Pub Ad. But whats other
subject would be better for the combination. Please let me know. I
will be very thankful to you.
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Chaitanya - December 27, 2011
I am an Eng. GRad and working for almost 5 years now…I always

wanted to sit for UPSC, and want to prepare on my own. Also, as
per your post, it gives con dence that UPSC is not just about
coaching classes..it has more to it. So, I have Zeroed on few
subjects, Philosophy, Engilsh. Lit/History/Geography/Psycology.
I would like to start preparing with taking idea about

History/Philosophy and Eng. Lit. But I am no sure about scoring
potential of Eng. Lit. Can you please help me suggesting which
classes notes should I go for as it can give idea about the subject in
concise form. Also if you don’t mind, please send me your number
on my mail id. Thnx.
Chandru - June 6, 2012
Hi
De netly you can clear your exam, if any queries contact me
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swathi - December 27, 2011
can u pls tell me people who took the combination of psychology

and public adminstration.is coaching compulsory for above both?
can we cover both in less time?
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Sir, I m rizwan, nal year student of engg.I am doing enn from

jamia-delhi, Nw i am nal year student,i have CGPA 9.2 on the scale
of 10.sir i am selecting one subject as CHEMISTRY but confuse for
the second one.i have to take one from PUBLIC ADD. and
GEOGRAPHY,so which subject i should take from these two.
SIR plz suggect me that subject from these two which can help me
in other steps like essay,interview and gs,
thanking you…..reply plz…i am waiting.
Nakshatra - January 3, 2012
Hello Sir,
I am working outside India- have done engg and mba from

India.For my 2011 attempt( rst) I used elect engg and mgmt as
optionals for mains. But now realise they are not so popular, with
less resource materials available. Can you please help me guide
regarding the optionals selections for mains?
Thanks a lot!
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IAS Kracker - January 6, 2012
Hi Nakshatra,
As stated in the article its not about popularity it’s about

your interest. Which subjects excite you?
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Dear Sir,
I am B.A. 2nd year student and my respective subjects are english,
hindi,history and political science. Which subject should I choose
with political science for my mains .
reply plz.
thanking you
bhavana - January 8, 2012
i am a 2nd yr law studnt. i prefer strting for stdyin for my aim..at

the end of 2nd. i read ur above post.
cn u guide me a few subjects tht i cn go on wid..!
sociology,pol.science i hv been reading in law.
evn history is a part of it.
and othr than tht i hv ol law subjct.

guid me please
bhavana
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komal sharma - January 11, 2012
hello sir,I m 27yr old,working,i have done my graduation through

correspondence with pol.science and philosphy but i face di culty
in philosphy,i cannot join coaching .which sub.i opt for main,pls.
help me.
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siddhant karki - January 12, 2012
hello sir,
i have just completed my graduation and i am very confused in

choosing the subjects because i have pursued BBA(bachelors of
business administration) and i am from commerce
background…..which subject should i choose apart from public
administration…does sociology needs any specialization..
mdspulsar - June 1, 2012
u can go for commerce as an optional subject, because bba

covers around 60-70% of the commerce mains syllabus, for
more details u can write me at mdspulsar@gmail.com
ravinder - January 15, 2012
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sir,
currently iam pursuing b.tech in mechanical engineering,its my 2nd

yr i want to chose a combination of psychology with geography… or
suggest mechanical with…………..? . one more thing i want to know
do we have vedas as an optional subjects.iam higly dedicated
towards my engineering preparing for GATE as well provide me
some qualitative info about my quests.
your suggestions with high regards.
thank you.
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shwetha - January 19, 2012
it wasreally helpful………
Ananth - February 11, 2012
Geography and Geology is allowed sir? there is no mention in the

noti cation that it is not allowed
Shrutss - February 26, 2012
Hi,i am going to apply for CSAT this year.i had done mba in nance
and have commerce background.So, i want to select economics
and commerce as my subject but both of them have less success
rate.Is that good choice to be made…….please suggest me ..
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and economics are excellent subjects with superb results
and ranks in top 10, write me at mdspulsar@gmail.com for
strategy and notes of commerce and eco.
arushi - March 2, 2012
I am doing M.Sc in chemistry and want to apply for IAS. Will

chemistry and public administration will a good combination for
this?
Sanjay kumar - March 30, 2012
hello
Greetings of the day
I am looking for preparation of IAS exam , i am computer

science graduate, PLz guide me which subjects i need to
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I am doing M.Sc in chemistry and want to apply for IAS. Will
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IAS Kracker - March 4, 2012
Arushi,
As long you’re interested in the subjects any combination will

be good. You need to believe in them.
megha sabharwal - March 2, 2012
loved this post !!

bt still one question rules m sir tht m dng my gradutaion in
sciences(bsc comp sci) nd i ve heard frm alott of ppl tht chossing sci
or maths cn create a big mess as these subjcts consumes alot of
tym n are vry vast ,,so v cnt realy predict the di culty level..
so going for pub ad n geo is bttr as it also helps in GS.
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Sir,
I have given Mains 2011 with pub ad and Geography but couldn’t
qualify for interview. I think Geography has been the casualty this
year so I am thinking of switching to either Sociology or Philosophy.
I nd Pub ad very interesting to study based on this can you please
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Philosophy? I have engineering
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monty - March 28, 2012
hey hi…m abt to complete engg in ece…tel me dat wat is

advisable
studying frm d books at home..or joining somw institute…
& the best teachr fr pub ad & philososphy
Srinidhi - March 11, 2012
hey im doing my Btech ….i am interested in psycology and

literature in general…what do u think will be a good combo for the
prelims as well as mains for me??…because i’ve heard that even
sociology helps in the essay exam in the CSE..Thanking you!
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I also like history and german…and i’ve already studied sanskrit for
the past 8 years…moreover my main aim is to get into Indian
Foreign Services!! Could you please guide me for the same..
Thanking you,
Srinidhi
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Bhaskar Bhargav - March 13, 2012
Hi,
I am writing the exams in 2012 as a litmus test and will also appear
for 2013. Im a Mechanical Engineer. Hence, one optional is
Mechanical Engineer for me and im con dent about it.
However, for the other optional, I have zeroed in for Pub Ad. and
Management.
I know how popular Pub add is, how easy course material is
available, how crisp and articulate the syllabus is.
But.
Management interests me, and engineers like me were taught
basics of it in B.Tech years. I have a personal management guru
who can clear most of my doubts. But lack of any precise course or
even books scares me.
Please tell me if you know any postal course or books if you know. I
shall be forever grateful.
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Sir,
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biased about optional subjects for mains. I nd science background
subjects appealing but at the same time while looking at the
syllabus, I myself have to collect the notes for these. where as
other subjects such as history, geography also , i nd interesting as
they are science oriented one. Talking abt my writing skills- I can
write on ultra structure of cell or harappan civilisation, etc kind
topics more better than someone’s philosophy or any general
topic.
kanika - March 16, 2012
Hello Sir,
I would be joining 2 year post graduate program in human

resource management (Masters in Human Resource and
Organisational Development). I compared the civil services’
MANAGEMENT optional syllabus with the course structure of the
program and found them to be pretty much on the same lines. Do
you suggest that I take up management as one of my optionals for
Mains? I’ve read things about how normalization is done to bring
aspirants from all background to level playing eld, and it is here
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Relations as another optional, as I am interested in IFS as my
service preference. So taking up political science as one optional
would help me have a broader perspective of the career that I want
to see myself in. Please throw light on this as well.
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Hi Kanika,
Realizing that normalization is valid for all subjects, you

shouldn’t worry unnecessarily about low scores in
Management. If you nd the subject interesting go for it. Yes
paper 2 of Pol science will help you in GS and interview as
well. So if you are interested in it take it up!
i m preparing for civils with commerce and pub. ad as

optionals. if interested for strategy, books and notes, write
me at mdspulsar@gmail.com
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Srinidhi - March 28, 2012
Dear sir,
Hi! im doing my Btech …. what do u think will be a
good combo in mains for me?? ..i am interested in
psycology and literature in general…… i’ve also heard
that even sociology helps in the essay exam in the
CSE..I also like history and german…and i’ve already
studied sanskrit for the past 8 years…moreover my
main aim is to get into Indian Foreign Services!! Will
taking political science help me during the interview…
Could you please guide me for the same..I would love
to hear from you as soon as possible
Thanking you,
Srinidhi
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guidance. Since vikram said that Geography and
Geology combination is allowed, I surfed for
con rmation. I found that it is allowed. Please look at
this link.
http://www.civilserviceindia.com/subject/index.html
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Sandeep - April 7, 2012
Hello Sir…! Is Botany A Scoring subject in IAS Mains..???? it

was my graduation subject.
I am an IIT,Bombay Student and pursuing my master’s
degree with geology…Will it be favourable for me to choose
Botany and geology for IAS mains..exam..??
Plz reply ..
raj - January 9, 2014
hi,
i also wanted to know if you could advise me how to

prepare for civils with geology as an optional as i am
doing msc from iit kgp
kindly drop a mail on singh.raj2505@gmail.com
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mohit singh - April 12, 2012
I am thinking of taking public adminstration as my optional.

Though i have got interest for pol.science as well.compare these
two optional??and about maths ??its scoring and all??
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I have done my +2 in non med, and i want to ask that which

graduation is helpful for ias..?
Vipul - May 4, 2012
Hi,
Thanks for the detailed post. I have just nished my MBA and want
to appear for the UPSC exam next year. I want to take
management as one of the subjects as I have studied it during the
two years of my MBA.
It is not very popular and hence I didn’t get too much info about it.
Can you tell me something about this subject in terms of di culty
considering the syllabus covers all aspects of management, overall
scoring potential and if any good coaching is required/available for
this.
P.S. My other optional preference is sociology because I nd it

interesting and want to delve more into it.
Vipul
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shiva - May 7, 2012
Hi Guys,
I have taken Geology as one of my optional. I am preparing by

myself. I am facing in nding good institute which gives
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coaching(both postal and class room). And on net there’s a little
information regarding this. Please could some one give link or
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ishita - May 10, 2012
hey sir, i am ishita , just 15 years old. but still i have a keen interest
in becoming an ias.its hard for me to chose my subjects as i really
don’t know which subjects i will be best at because i am able to
study all subjects nicely. on the other hand i love singing, playing
basketball very much but i feel sorry that ias does not have these
options. it would be my pleasure if you could suggest me
something about the subjects. i have a sharp mind ,but really want
to know what all can they ask for general knowledge?
akanksha - May 29, 2012
what can be the other subject while one being law?
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shyam kumar - May 30, 2012
sir
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Abilash kalra - June 7, 2012
cracking ias is not an easy task but choosing which course to be

done for preparation is more di cult becoz if you dont hav the aim
in mind then where will you go in future?
First you need to be sure
For this
this will really help you as they have many options
they have every possible technique by teaching you that how to
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prepare for the exam?
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Guest - June 25, 2012
Dear Sir,
I am student of B.A. 2nd year with respective subjects-Psychology,
Funtional English, Hindi and English.Which two optional subjects
should I choose to clear the I.A.S. Exam?? I have also interest in
sociology…can i choose literature in phonetics instead of literature
in genral english.i m confused.Please guide me and suggest me
Guest - June 26, 2012
Sir,
Please reply.
soni - June 26, 2012
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Sir,
I have respective subject-Psychology,functional

english,hindi,english in B.A. I want to prepare for I.A.S exam.Please
suggest me the right optional subjects to clear this exam.I have
also interest in sociology.But I am confused to which subject
should i choose to clear this exam..i request u please suggest me
which two optional subjects should i take??? Please reply me soon
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soni - June 26, 2012
Sir,
I have respective subject-Psychology,functional
english,hindi,english in B.A. I want to prepare for I.A.S exam.Please
suggest me the right optional subjects to clear this exam.I have
also interest in sociology.But I am confused to which subject
should i choose to clear this exam..i request u please suggest me
which two optional subjects should i take??? Please reply me soon
seema - July 5, 2012
i am from commerce background, i have chosen pub ad as one of

my optionals but i am really confused about choosing second
optional, whether to take sociology or law with it? please anyone
suggest me.
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jeevan - July 25, 2012
i think you should go for socio

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sujal - July 5, 2012
Sir, I am really confused as to which coaching institute should i join

for geology ias preparation?? I am based in Delhi. Please help.
sujal - July 5, 2012
Sir, I am really confused as to which coaching institute should i join

for geology ias preparation?? I am based in Delhi. Please help.
Yatindra - July 20, 2012
Sir, I am nal year student of B.tech-COMPUTER SCIENCE AND

ENGINEERING. Please help me to choose optional in IAS-
examination.
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ENGINEERING. Please help me to choose optional in IAS-
examination.
SHASHANK - August 19, 2012

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Sir. I want to choose Philosophy with Pub.Add in the IAS Mains
Exam. But some of my frnds told me that Philosophy is very low
scoring subject and scaling system may make it more di cult to
qualify and all.!!!
I found more interest in the subject PHILOSOPHY. and it was my
Gdtn. subjct too.
So please kindly guide me for this..shd I opt phil. or not as my 2nd
main option…specially on low scoring and all that issues…?? please
reply soon..
Lazylord - August 22, 2012
There is nothing called high and low scoring. If you nd

Philosophy interesting go right ahead and ignore your
friends advice.
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Sir. I want to choose Philosophy with Pub.Add in the IAS Mains

Exam. But some of my frnds told me that Philosophy is very low
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I found more interest in the subject PHILOSOPHY. and it was my
Gdtn. subjct too.
So please kindly guide me for this..shd I opt phil. or not as my 2nd
main option…specially on low scoring and all that issues…?? please
reply soon..
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Lazylord - August 22, 2012
There is nothing called high and low scoring. If you nd

Philosophy interesting go right ahead and ignore your
friends advice.
Taba - October 10, 2012
Sir, I am doing M.Sc Geology and i want to do my optional paper in

Geology and Geography. Is this two combination is good for
optional?
Taba - October 10, 2012
Sir, I am doing M.Sc Geology and i want to do my optional paper in

Geology and Geography. Is this two combination is good for
optional?
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it be Good for me…
and what subject i shud choose for the Mains…..plz tell me
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hello Sir
I am pursuing my B Tech ,I want to prepare for IAS exam
BUt confused with the optionals,it is also in news that optionals
may get removed from the mains
Also,i love mathematics,but haven’t touch maths after rst year,so
should i go for it?or geography ,pub ad etc?
Please guide me
Thanks
Akash Bajaj - December 18, 2012
Sir,
i am doing masters in English literature.I wanted to opt it as one of
my optional in mains.i know the syllabus and I can even very well
prepare for it.The only thing is I don’t know what UPSC demands in
the answer,because the demands of university level exams and
UPSC is quite di erent.here in university we have to complete a 80
marks exam in 3 hours,while in UPSC,the exam is of 300 marks for
3 hours.its becoming di cult for me to make a particular structure
of an answer for the UPSC.can you please help in this matter?or
you can suggest me an english literature coaching institute in Delhi.
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history also.i came to know about ALS(Alternative Learning
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a good reference.i’ll be waiting for your reply.
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Sir,
I myself Electronics and communication engineer, what is the best
optional choice for subject me so that i can score,
Eva Agrawal (@AgrawalEva) - January 1, 2013
I am a B.Tech, Biotechnology graduate. Please help me with

selecting the subjects for mains exam.
kiran - January 16, 2013
really helpful esp 4 beginners:)
Amrita - February 2, 2013
Sir,can i choose philosophy and sociology as my optionals?
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Hi Lazylord,
Thank you for taking the time to put up the blog. The information
provided in your various posts has ceraintly helped me get a better
understanding of what I am getting into.
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ROSHAN - February 18, 2013
I WANT TO KNOW THAT WHICH COMBINATION OF SUBJECT IS

BATTER FOR I.A.S.
sadaf - March 2, 2013
Sir,
I am in my 2nd year of computer science engineering..and after my
graduation i am planning to prepare for CSAT with pub ad and
history as a combination..which is probably very di erent from my
eld…please could u hint me with the time limit by which i would
be able to complete my preparation with these subjects?
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i hav completed my mbbs. i like political science but when
contacted a few they dint seem to entertain my idea . they said its
too vast. please guide me. can i get good material and coaching tor
political science? pls help.
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Deepika - April 24, 2016
Hi ,
I have only approx 3 months time left for ias prelims 2016
but I m really desperate to prepare for it,also this will be my
rst n last attempt as i m already 31 years old UR n i know
this is very less time period for prelims .Can u plz suggest if
there could be any way I can prepare n get through in
prelims as well as mains .I have gone through ur blog n
found it really helpful ,I think u could the best mentor for me
in this situation.plz suggest on urgent basis.
ADITYA - March 12, 2013
THNX FOR SUCH A VALUABLE INFORMATION.. REALLY THNX A

TONN.. GUDLUCK.
sudhir - March 18, 2013
kindly suggest me a good coaching for history optional?

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mudit sharma - March 27, 2013
Hi sir
I have done my mba from iim Lucknow with nance and economics
as my majors. I am confused between economics and
management. Economics interests me plus covers a part of gs
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amit kumar - April 2, 2013
sir ,i appeared in ias mains last time with psychology and

anthropology.And psychology is so lenghty subjecct .i am an
aspirant with science background with physics ,chemistry and
mathematics.Now tell me that may i opt for zoology .bcz zoology is
a scoring subject in state psc exams.i studied zoology in 11th and
12th class .here is no coaching for physics ,chemistry and maths in
my state .i am very much confused .please guide me properly
Anshul gupta - April 3, 2013
hi sir,
I am confused which subject i choose as my optional. i am
confused with sociology and public admin.
Please suggest which is better.
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more interesting/comfortable.
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IAS Kracker - April 12, 2013
Thanks!
Thilak - June 25, 2013
sir… I am from A.P….& in Mains i would like to select

the common Indian language as English ….. is it
possible sir even in A.P their is no English as mother
tongue
IAS Kracker - July 4, 2013
English is compulsory. You cannot select it. You

will need to select some other language
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vinay kumar - April 14, 2013
i am perceiving 2nd year mechanical engineering,i am in dilemma

in choosing a right optional subject,please suggest, can i choose
mech engg as an optional subj or not
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Dear Sir, i have chosen Chemistry & Sociology for optional

subjects..Is Chemistry a scoring one ????
Sammy - May 7, 2013
Hi,
I’ve done my masters in Tourism Management.
I’m thinking of opting Telugu Lit. and History/ Geo. Both of these
subjects are interesting for me. What is my actually concern is
about syllabus? Which one subjects syllabus is little less compared
to other?
Any other suggestions are also much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Sammy
mayank kumar - May 9, 2013
sir, i want to be a ias. i am student of bsc 1th year.
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ujjwala upadhyay - June 29, 2013
Dear sir,
Iam duing correspondance BA from mumbai university.

i want to start with my prepration for UPSC please
guide me for the subject.
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IAS Kracker - July 4, 2013
Have you searched this site for starting IAS prep?
shailesh - October 27, 2013
Thank you sir.

This is very helpful blog for a beginer.
I have done my B.tech in ECE and going to take CSAT 2014 and but
still I am confuse about right optional subject to mains.
I have gone through the syllabus and some last year papers then I
have come with three subjects Sociology, Public Adminstration and
philosaphy.
Though I found philosaphy as good sub but the good study
material is not available and the last few year student got less
marks.
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tooba - November 23, 2013
I have just passed my 12th standard examination in arts, I am a

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in delhi and hyderabad
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HI
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AM GOOD IN ORGANIC AND INORGANIC BUT NOT SO WELL IN
PHYSICAL WHAT SHOULD I DO. IS IT RIGHT TO SELECT CHEMISTRY
WITH PUB. ADM. FOR MAINS
IAS Kracker - February 16, 2014
Hello,
IAS Mains pattern changed last year. Now you need to select
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This post was written years back for the old pattern. I will
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anitha - April 1, 2014
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above mentioned both these subjects excite me, and also i cant
nd coaching for management please suggest which option should
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AVHINANDAN - June 13, 2014
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OTHER OPTIONAL.
Kishan Kumar - June 16, 2014
Dear Sir,
I am pursuing MBA and has done B.Tech in Computer Science.
Please suggest optional for me.
Thanks,
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Glad you liked it!
Praveen - July 5, 2014
While registering for prelims i chose electrical engg as optional sub

in mains but can i change it now or ever
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naina - July 15, 2014
hve passed bsc hons zoo,nd iam dng self study for ias.zoo as a
optional is gud for me as iam rm determined for upsc nd im nt
dng pg,is this imy right descision or nt
aparna - July 22, 2014
i m little bit confuse in mathematics and subject related to my

commerce eld. i really like maths but choosing rite one for self its
quite lill bit di cult . help me out
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ROJINA - August 17, 2014
i am BE graduate in tirunelveli government eengineering colleege

in civil department…which department is best to choose and study
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Tulika Bhargava - August 18, 2014
Hello! I am from engg. background, but I really like the sub

psychology though not started yet but its syllabus appeals me… I
have heard that this sub is not scoring so can you pls hep me in
a) what if the sub is not scoring, n a person putting same e ort in
pub ad gets 70% n I get 50 only
b)being a pcm background student with little knowledge of bio can
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Rishi - August 30, 2014
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I am preparing for 2015, confused between geography and

philosophy, have interest in both. As I am preparing in hindi
medium found geography a little bit di cult in hindi. Should I go
with Philosophy? I do not have background in both. Kindly suggest.
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HELLO,I m basically from commerce background,done with my CS

& MCOM IN ECONOMICS,now preparing for IAS ,can u tell me
please, m in a dilemman to opt for MANAGEMENT or
Economics,,,???? I have interest in both the subjects…
IAS Kracker - September 4, 2014
Try reading a bit of both strictly as per the syllabus. Maybe

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NITIN - September 21, 2014
I AM PREPARING OF IAS HIEP ME CHOOSE OF OPTIONAL SUBJECT
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anita - September 29, 2014
I want to chosse botany as my optional subject. It is scoring or

not??
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services.my goal is to become an ias.I have chosen public
admnstration as my one of the optinal.which one should i prefer
for second optional?my father is advicing me to choose
anthropolgy.plz help me
Rajnish - December 17, 2014
Hi,
By profession i am software developer and completed my

graduation in computer science.I have always a love for
Mathematics since my childhood.Long before i had decided that i
will take mathematics as my optional subject as i am able to deal
with it.But i am not able to decide which mathematics books to
read or which one is better(Author,publication etc) unlike other
popular optional subjects History,Public Administration etc.I am
not able to nd the set of books required to start with
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Ashish - January 12, 2015
Hi Sir,
I am going to start preparing for CSE. But i have confusion about

selecting the optional paper, i am from electrical engineering
background. But i am not con dent about choosing that as my
optional subject. If i start liking a subject i can succeed in that, i am
con dent. But looking at the syllabus for all the subjects it is hard
to make a decision. I have zero down my optional subjects to
Geography, Political Science & International Relations,Public
Administration and Sociology. Can you give a suggestion based on
your experience, which subject will suit me best. I would really
appreciate it.
Thanks and regards.
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keeni dakpe - July 6, 2015
Hello..i graduated bsc.nursing…can you tell me which optinal

subject to choose fr civil exam?
Amir Ali - July 28, 2015
sir can i choose urdu in IAS mains as my optional subject?
Abhinav Jain - September 5, 2015
Sir,
I like sociology and history, but I feel socio is too abstract and
writing good answers might be a di cult task. History interests me
but I feel there is too much to read and I might get bored. I am not
able to decide.
Please Help.
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sadaf - September 8, 2015
Hiii sir i am a student and my basic suject earlier was medical now
further i want to continue with arts for IAS…it it a correct decision
or shiuld i continue with my own subjects for making my studies
easier
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Thanuj Kumar K - November 12, 2015
Sir, I am studying in 12th and interested in studying aeronautical or

aerospace engineering, and also aspiring to become an IAS o cer.
Could you please recommend me as to which optional I can take in
Mains. Or would you recommend any other engineering course
which might be useful for me in Mains. I need speci c answers sir,
please. It’s urgent.
Razia sulthana - November 27, 2015
Actually how many options to be chosen for ias mains here every
one in comments discussed about the second option I am
confused please give me clarity
anubhaw sinha - December 8, 2015
Sir I m a bsc physics honours pass 2013 but I can’t understand

hows the choose a pepper a mains which subject are better
scoreing
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akshara - December 13, 2015
Hi sir, i am akshara. I am pursuing my bachelor degree in

animation. I am not getting which subject to choose as optional. I
am intrested in malayalam literature. Can i choose malayalam
literature as optional???
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Dharmveer yadav - January 8, 2016
Hi sir I am dharmveer from Allahabad iam pursuing BSc agriculture

so I want which optional subject will be best for me
I want that my opional will public ad so I want your advise for
optional subject
Which subject will be best for me
Megha Gupta - January 29, 2016
sir,i am doing masters in biotechnology.so i am quite confused

about choosing the subjects. so kindly help me !!
Aamir Bashir - February 2, 2016
respected sir,
sir presently i m nal yr. student having subjects pol. science,
sociology economics…please sir suggest me best and easy
combination to crack IAS….
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sir,i pursuing b.tech in civil branch.which subject are select for

mains
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Abi - February 8, 2016
Thank you. I had initially chosen pub ad because i thought it had

the potential to be quite interesting but after a couple of classes I
became uncertain as classes were extremely boring. But this article
has refurbished my belief that pub ad could be an interesting
subject and all I have to do is read up. Thanks again
vanitha - February 27, 2016
Sir, my optional is management. Can you give me some

suggestions
Prachi - February 29, 2016
Sir,
I am BE graduate and done my mtech in energy technology, at
present I m working in Central Excise, now I have to prepare for
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mathematics also. What is the level of these two subjects in exams?
Are these subjects scoring? Approx time to cover there syllabus??
Rajiv Kumar - March 10, 2016
Respected Mentor,
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I am doing B.Sc in chemistry and aspiring to become an IAS o cer

but I am quite confused about chosing the right optional paper.
Please guide me with optionl which are considered good scoring.
Please sir suggest me the best combination to crack an IAS as i am
not so much aware of the syllabus of upsc and sir if possible please
guide me. It wil be favour to me..
Thankyou so much in advance
Your sincerely,
Rajiv
vikas sharma - March 19, 2016
hi sir I studies in class 10 right now . my aim in life is to become an

IAS o cer. plz suggest me for which stream I should go towards.
Arts or non – med
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should select
Vikash kumar - April 20, 2016
Sir
I have completed my graduation with English.But I want to become
an IAS o cer.
So kindly tell me some valuable advice for this preparation
somendra - April 22, 2016
Sir,
i am pursuing btech in computer science stream .. but my wish is to
appear for upsc as soon as i complete my grad . i have no
background of any optional subject .. pls help me to choose the
subject .
looking forward in favourable response
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karan - May 2, 2016
Sir plzz guide me that i m completing my 12th and also qualify in

jee mains but i want to become ias so which aubject is best for me
for preparation for ias plz sir guide me
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siraj uddeen alvi - May 7, 2016
Me yeh maloom karna chahta ho ke jis subject se hum gradute

karte h
Unme se hum choose karte h kiya other koi bhi subject choose kar
sakte h
Ab - May 11, 2016
Sir i am student of science but i think that im choosing optional

subject in arts stream .is it possible.pls reply
Suraj Lodhi - May 11, 2016
hi i m suraj. i m quali ed B.A this year. which subject i should take

to crack ias exam
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Jitendra Sharma - May 14, 2016
I am a Computer Engineer and wat to appear for IAS, please

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dhanya - May 14, 2016
Hello!!!
I am a B.Tech graduate and keenly interested in IAS..I have started

reading NCERT books for basic knowledge.I want to take pol sci as
one of the subjects.Apart from that i want to take Dogri as one of
the languages.Kindly guide me the apt combination i must go for
as i am good at reading.Is there an option available for PA as
well.Also help me out with the combinations of subjects with pol sci
and dogri.
Regards
Dhanya
v subhasini - May 15, 2016
Hello! I am pursuing my M.Phil., Mathematics. Which optional

subject will suit for me.. plz answer me
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RaviTeja - May 16, 2016
There is no Book Suggestion for Psychology what it means there is

no availability of psychology books for preparation or something
else and it so usefull
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paramveer singh - May 17, 2016
Hi ….I did my graduation with economics…political science. ..and

history….I want to crack this exam….pls tell me which subject is
best as an optionAl ….pls tell me the complete procedure of this
exam ….I have few knowledge regarding this exam.
shyam - May 21, 2016
sir i’m bsc in biotechnology, zoology and chemistry. but I don’t have
enough knowledge of both subjects. what should I do for upsc
optional subjects??
plz sugges me sir.
ROHIT RAJ - May 24, 2016
hi …..i am 12 pass student ….

science is the subject that i like most….
which subject i have to choose for the preparation of IAS exam
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p.vijaya rani - May 25, 2016
P.Vijaya rani
Sir i have complited BSC MPC.but how to choose subject to

civils.how to choose rst languagge and second languagge. please
tell me your valuable suggestion.
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Name* - May 25, 2016
actually i Completed BE CSE, which is best optional for scoring.i

dont having any knowldge plz help its urgent
Gaurav - May 26, 2016
I am a mechanical enginear..and i wana prepare for upsc….my

optional subject would be geography which else paper should i
concentrate??
ashwini - May 27, 2016
hi im BA student i appling to IAS exam which subject chose

optional for main exam paper 6th &7th,plse reply.
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ias .i have complete mbbs degree next year..
missy - May 31, 2016
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for my stream. I Actually dont want a completely di erent subject
as I want to continue doing mtech and during tht I can prepare fr
the exam.
Mohit - June 11, 2016
I am 26 years old with only XII standard as quali cation. I wish to

appear in UPSC 2019, after my graduation, at age 29.
I want to start preparing from now and am also thinking about

joining coaching, but am worried that UPSC may reduce the upper
age limit till 2019 comes.
I read this concerned news article on May 23, 2016.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/education/upsc-panel-wants-govt-
to-reduce-age-limit-for-civil-services-exam/story-
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priyanka - June 27, 2016
sir my engineering in civil brance are running.. now i am in nal yr,

how i prepare for civil services(ISA).which subject i choose for
preliminary nd
vanshika - July 7, 2016
Heya!! Actually I want to pursue Zoology and psycho as my optional

subjects. Will it be di cult to prepare for ias with science stream or
I should opt for Humanities?
Aakanksha - July 8, 2016
What subjects should i choose with BA (english hons)???
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What subjects should i choose with BA (english hons)???

Also English is compulsory subject and also given as optional
Indian language, what does that mean???
arnima - July 8, 2016

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I don’t know what is I.a.s but I have interested in I.a.s please give
me a information .I am graduation appering .how to prepare I.a.s
.and subject information. Please help me .
Neha - July 20, 2016
Hi….I m commerce student and I have decided optional as

commerce n public administration…plz guide me whether i can go
for these optional…my id mandocherry@gmail.com
Prabhakar rao - July 22, 2016
Sir, i’m student of textile engg. 2nd year student .i want for civil
service exam can i eligible for indian forest service
Renu - July 27, 2016
Hiii.. I am from management background so which optional subject

is good for me
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sam - July 31, 2016
Sir I am med graduate I want to take med science as my optional

subjects can I go for
Bhanu - August 6, 2016

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Hello sir…..I complete my 12th in maths last year….now I am doing

B.sc and wants to preparation for IAS exam…so please help me to
choosing my optional subject
Thank you
Buddhima - August 11, 2016
Hello there i am very much confused in selecting my optional. My

core subjects are History,Public administration and geography.
Could you please suggest me an optional which doesnt make me
bored
Apala - August 25, 2016
Hi. I am a BDS graduate and wanted to start preparing for IAS

examination but since there is no option to choose any dental
subject, can I get a little guidance on which subject to choose?
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am a dentist,completed by bachelor in dental surgery this year…i a
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me sir
Devendra - September 6, 2016
Hi..
I am graduated as mechanical engg. What should I choose optional
subject for upsc exam
madhavi reddy - September 19, 2016
hello , sir,i have completed bds nal year and now i would like to
prepare for cse and i have a doubt in selecting optional subject bcz
no subject is related to my graduation and sir u pls suggest me in
selecting optional subject
ashok yalla - October 16, 2016
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Sir,
My name is Ashok.I am a semi quali ed CA I.e I completed

IPCC.Iam confused between the optionals which I should take
whether geography or commerce.
If I took commerce then I can attempt paper 1 with out any
coaching but I has take coaching for paper 2 which I don’t know
any thing about paper 2 .
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Rahul - October 23, 2016
Hi….m Rahul from Assam. Stdyng in JNV class 12 with bio sc. Can I
prepare for IAS? and how can I prepare?
Nikhil - December 29, 2017
Hi Rahul
I am nikhil
You start preparation from now so you must focus on the
subjects of civil but being your are from science stream you
may be interested or pressurised to do science degree but if
your lucky you can opt for any degree in humanities and
social sciences
After you enter into either streams you must prepare like for
competitive exam regularly that you done in pu
You should make time free to study in this order
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their way of approach and startegy and be mentally
prepared learn any thing in free time
Completing degree you can join coaching or get your year

syllabus regularly see to know what to read and what not to
Have con dence in the you then you you succeed in rst
attempt like tina mam where mam have decided to prepare
for civil from 12 only like you
vikram yadav - November 16, 2016
Hello sir
Mai ye janna chahta hu ki kya ias ke mains me jo optional subject
hai woh jaroori hai ki bacheler degree se ho kya other nhi le sakte
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Sir,I am a student of class 10th and want to crack UPSC by good

marks.So, please tell me that which stream I choose in classs 11th
for achieve my dream.
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I have done my 10th and 12th from ICSE board and scored high
marks .
Then I have done B.Tech Marine Engineering.
Please tell me which subject would be an optimum selection for
me.
Is there any technical subject?
Satheesh - November 29, 2016
Sir I am a mechanical graduate ..completed in 2013 …still I am not

doing any job.. Will it create any problem…?? I have prepared for
group exam which were conducted by state public service
commission.. But I can’t crack it… But I have a goal that I have to
crack Civils…
Shall I choose mechanical as an optional subject..or else as u said
apart from my subject such as law…can u suggest the right path….
And one more thing is…language . I am from Telugu medium
background… Is Telugu better for me to write mains in Telugu….
Please suggest me right path..please give me reply
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I am a second year MBBS student.I would like to prepare for CS
exams.So am quite confused about the optionals.I am not too
much in love with the medical subjects so am pretty doubtful of the
subjects I should chose.Psyhology appears good for me and apart
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Srusty - December 10, 2016
Greetings Sir,
I am a MCA student and working in a IT rm. Which optional

subject will be good for me. I found sociology quite interesting. But
may be writing matters in case of Sociology. Which optional subject
will I prefer ? Could you please guide me ?
Viswjeet kumar - December 12, 2016
Sir
I wan to prepration for IAS EXAMINATION.
But my honers is physic .now i am in part -1.
Can i do .that is right choice.
Please suggest me sir.
I am in confuss. i am not very well in honers subject
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Aasif Hamid - December 14, 2016
Sir I have done Bsc MLT on (lateral entry) basis am I eligible for CSE
and also plz suggests me how to opt subjects fr it bcz I don’t knw
any thing abt it
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Raman Kumar - December 22, 2016
Sir I m MBBS with pg DIPLOMA in child health,what sub will be gd

for me other than medical science ?
prathiba - January 5, 2017
Sir, I nished B.E biomedical. I’m preparing for UPSC exam and I
don’t know to select my optional subject please help me. Thank u
in advance
Mamatha v - January 9, 2017
How to select optional as I nished my BE in electronics and

communication
Ashok Singh - May 2, 2018
B.tech electronic
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Mona - January 11, 2017
I had done my graduation in physics and maths.. But not so good

in any subject and have no link from arts subject
jiger - January 21, 2017

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sir
i have done btech in mechanical which subject would be best for
me
bhavya - February 11, 2017
which subject should i opt in 11th and 12th for ias
S.K.Hari vishnu - February 21, 2017
can you give me clear explanation to take physics as optional

paper. It has an interesting subject to me
Mangri bittu - February 24, 2017
Sir,
With respect to the subject selection I would like to inform that I
am a undergraduate in civil engineering and in regard to UPSC
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karan - February 26, 2017
hi, iam pursuing MCA, and i am preparing for IAS exam.
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may i choose electronics as optional exam is it best option for me??
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devanshika singh - March 4, 2017
Which is better optional subject in social work and sociology? Plz

give me suggestion.
Social work is not an optional subject for IAS mains
Nishtha Singh - March 28, 2017
Sir,
I have completed my B.Tech in mechanical engineering, I had also
prepared for IES earlier. Now after completing my M.Tech, I want to
prepare for IAS. Should I choose another subject, as mech.
engineering is time taking. I am confused. Please guide.
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mark kruger - April 20, 2017
I hve graduate in science. & i hve interested in physics. But i heard

that physics is nt scorable subject. Then which subject is best for
me……..
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vaibhav - May 20, 2017
Sir , I am in mechanical 2nd year . can i prepare for gate rst and
then give ias with mech engg and if i dont make it then give again
with psychology ? please help me regarding this .
sri harsha - June 14, 2017
hey guys i’m civil engineer by profession and i’m confused which
subject to choose as an optional, please help
ashraf - June 15, 2017
what subjects i have to select in the intermediate means in 11th

and12th standard.for up coming I.A.S.COURSE/EXAM. which
subjects are helpful for me for the above pattern.please advice me
i shall be thankful ever and ever..
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with btech.
If so from where should i start,what optional subjects,I should
chose?
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Sourabh - June 16, 2017
Thank you so much sir,for clearing all our doubts for selecting right
optional sub.from school days geography is one of my fav as I m
going to select that subject as my optional. Ty
prashant - June 18, 2017
hi guys
my question is can we take two di erent subject for optional 1 and
2 and is it compulsary to for the student to give paper 1 for the rst
subject means if he likes the syllabus of paper 2 and he want to
give it in paper one and same in the 2 second paper is it possible
Pooja - June 23, 2017
I have done my 12th in science subject nd tried gor neet tooo…

So which sub. I choose for optional subject??
Should i stick to medical science or chemistry or should go for
geography nd public administration??
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Kripa - June 24, 2017
What can i choose as my optional subject after my ayurveda course

or BAMS COURSE? please help
Shruti - August 6, 2017

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What about choosing philosophy?? Kindly Guide
Cristena - August 15, 2017
I found history so fascinating ,geography too while public

administration is so informative and constructive for future aspect .
what to do?
Vinay - August 25, 2017
If I take mathematics as optional subject so whether I can write all

other subjects in kannada language reply me sir
Mukesh - September 10, 2017
Good morning sir
Iam mukesh studiying b.sc physics 2nd year
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Buvaneswari - September 21, 2017
Please refered scoring optional subjects

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Shalini Gupta - November 7, 2017
I m Bsc nsg graduate. which subject I should choose for mains
Z.Abdul Hussain - February 11, 2018
I am studying b.e computer science which optional paper can I

choose
NEELAM - February 12, 2018
I compelted my graduation B.COM(p). Can i also give exam IAS, and

which subject i have to choose
MOHD RAZA - February 12, 2018
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it gave me crave to thing more and more about things about
universe about life etc
i was fond of books
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after completed it
i enter in bio stream because i loved sciense a ais
i determined that i will become sincere doctor and during it i will
start my search to be depend at goverment expendeture
i obtain rst position in my class in HEWETT MUSLIM INTER
COLLEGE MBD it was very honorable
in +2 my home condition was distressing me
i was only 17 year old that time my father had 8 lak ne due to my
big bro’s business loss
we had to sell our house
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but my i could not forget my beloved books and my desire to be a
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inspite of my diverse circumstances i passed out +2 with 72 %
i had obligation to earn money for my home
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sir this year i clear 12 exam with pcm and my dream is want to be
ias so please give me sugestion to which sub is best for graduation
and help to prepair ias exam…
Shubhangi - April 4, 2018
Hello.sir iam 12th passed out instersted in civill services

examination but dont know how to.select graduation subjects i am
a science student with pcm and economics what wouls.be best for
me
Sai vamsi krishna immadi - June 30, 2018
I am in dilemma to choose my optional.I am unable to choose one

from maths r political sci.can you please suggest something that
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Lazylord - July 18, 2011

Based on your quali cation you could opt for

Hemant - February 1, 2012

Please guide me guyz..

i have very less percentage % in my graduation..

i hv done BA English Hons with 42% only…:(

M i eligible to prepare for IAS??

can i give exam and become IAS? or i m not eligible coz of

It no matters that whether u sccore in distinction or

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Yes…. Sure u can

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55% min in graduation acc. to latest criteria

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You are eligible ….percentage no matter ………best of

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yes eligible ias …..

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are u an agri grad?…..coz u r wrking under ICAR project….

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Dhananjay - June 3, 2016

Sir I have completed my M.Sc in Chemistry. So for which

umesh o - August 23, 2017

Sir I have. Studying msc zoology but this subject is not

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i m currently pursuing m.pharmacy course.what options should i

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Pub Ad and Socio are very popular Mains combination. Go

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I didnt get it. as far as i know one only have to choose

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