No Degree Needed: Shocking Truth About Becoming an IAS Officer After 12th Grade!

KNOWLEDGE

Read more about civil services Find out about the life of a civil servant or a diplomat Talk to an IAS officer if possible Ask yourself, is this what you really want?

GRADUATION

Take an undergraduate course which includes History and Politics These subjects are of utmost importance for UPSC syllabus. Study these subjects thoroughly keeping in mind the UPSC syllabus during graduation.

SUCCESS RATE

If you want to master these subjects, you can also choose any one of these as your optional subject. Check the success rate of optional subjects in UPSC.

STUDY OUTSIDE THE COURSE

Also, start reading Public Administration, Economics etc. You can also study these subjects as your main subject depending on your interest and aptitude.

STICK TO BASIC MATH

Do not lose touch with the basic maths you have learned in school. It is required for CSAT paper in IAS Prelims. Read more about IAS exam pattern.

CURRENT AFFAIRS

Make a habit of reading daily newspaper and be aware of the latest happenings in the country and the world. You can follow Daily News to prepare for current affairs.

BOOKS

Don't throw away your school NCERT textbooks these are the basic books to study for UPSC exam as well as take help from your college books.

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