Hey , you have to start preparation for IAS exam as soon as possible. You requires study time of 1 year for preparation of IAS pre and main exam .

While making time table for preparation keep exam pattern and syllabus in your mind .

All the topics should cover in preparation . Time for revision is must . manage time for mock tests also . give time to solve sample paper daily basis as the paper cover the questions for the topic which you prepare .

After completing the whole course you have to give time for solve complete model or last year paper of IAS exam .

Pattern for IAS exam:
Pattern for IAS Prelims UPSC Syllabus
Paper - I
General Studies –
Will be counted for qualifying to the Mains exam
200 Marks
Two Hours

Paper- II (CSAT)
Aptitude test - Of qualifying nature, must score at least 33%.
Marks not counted for going to mains.
200 Marks
Two Hours

Mains Examination pattern:

Paper - A
Language -300 Marks
Candidate can take any Modern Indian language but this paper is of qualifying nature

Paper - B
English -300 Marks

This paper is of qualifying nature

Paper - I
Essay - 250 Marks
Can be written in the medium or language of the candidate's choice

Paper-II
General Studies-I 250 Marks
(Indian Heritage and Culture,
History and Geography of the World and Society)

Paper-III
General Studies -II: 250 Marks
(Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)

Paper-IV
General Studies -III 250 Marks
(Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)

Paper-V
General Studies -IV 250 Marks
(Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
Marks carried by General Studies was 4X 250=1000

Paper-VI
Optional Subject - Paper 1 -250 Marks

Paper-VII
Optional Subject - Paper II -250 Marks

Candidate is allowed to take up literature as an optional subject "without the conditionality of having to do his/her graduation in that language's literature.

Sub Total (Written test) 1750 Marks

Marks of English and Language will not be counted so total marks for Written exam will be 1750 Marks Only

Interview/Personality Test - 275 marks
Candidate can give preference of the language in which they may like to be interviewed. UPSC will make arrangement for the translators.

Grand Total 2025 Marks

Here is the attachment.

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