An overview of UPSC syllabus
The saying goes that you should understand your enemy well before marching for the war. The same can be applied in the context of the UPSC exam. The UPSC syllabus has a very vast scope. From general knowledge to political science and reasoning, the IAS syllabus is designed to test the whole understanding of an aspirant. Knowing the overview of the UPSC syllabus can help you in creating an efficient strategy for your preparation. The UPSC exam is conducted on two levels. The first one is Prelims and the second is Mains. This blog comprises a summary view of the whole UPSC syllabus . Prelims syllabus The first stage of the IAS selection process is its Prelim exam. Prelim encompasses objective-type questions or MCQs. The paper has a total marking of 200 with a given time of 120 minutes or 2 hours. The selection process is by scoring equal to or more than cut-off marks. The question papers of the IAS exam come in both English as well as in Hindi. The Prelims is conducted in two phas