Can I take mathematics or English as optional subjects for IAS mains exam?

can i take mathematics or english as optional subject for ias exams?
thank you..

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hi,
It is nice that you want to join IAS exam after graduation degree.IAS exam stands for Indian Administrative Services which is conducted by UPSC in a year.

Exam Eligibility;-

1-You must be passed a graduate degree from a Indian recognized university
2-There is no percentage requirement
3-Appearing in final year candidates are also eligible.

Age limits;-

General age limits is 21-30 years. Age relaxation is given reserved category students.

Civil services Preliminary exam consist two papers of General studies having 400 marks.
2 hours are given to each General studies papers.
Civil services Mains exam pattern changed from this year.
2 General Studies Papers and 4 optional subjects papers (2 each)
These 6 papers constitute 1800 marks (300 by 6)
There is an Essay Paper and Personal Interview as well of 200 and 300 marks each, which amounts to 2300 marks
An Indian Language paper, which is also a qualifier

UPSC Optional Subject List;-

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

You can choose English and Math your Optional subjects.

You must be choose those optional subjects in which you have full Interest.

All the best..............

Yes you can choose English or mathematics as optional subjects since these subjects are listed in UPSC civil services exam's optional subjects.New pattern for UPSC exam is as following-

1 Essay paper -250 marks

2 General studies -four papers ,total marks -1000

3 Optional subjects-two papers and total marks ,500.

Thus total marks- 1750.

In 2013 exam will be conducted on 26th May .

Best of luck,..........

hi, friend .

>> you have good mind power ...

>> this two subject is easy and in it you can get full marks or zero marks.

>> if you have good command over this subject then you have to defiantly select this two subject.

>> Both the subject is easy and also short syllabus so you can easily complete that.

>> and as a student of IAS this is good to take this subject.

>> and if you dont have knowledge about this subjects then never try for it ..you can get zero also.

>> i hope you have understand me.

>> all the very best

You can definitely choose any of the subjects among English or Mathematics.But only and only if you have passed your graduation in any of these subjects.Because these are not easy subjects for any new candidate to start with.If you think you can complete the syllabus within 6months and qualify on the basis of that,then you are gone.You should check the previous year papers to have a decent idea of level of question pattern and also the pattern of repeat.Select the subject which you have better grasp and very good preparation.

Examination Pattern for civil service examination 2013-14

Preliminary Examination : 2 Papers conducted in objective type pattern

>> General Studies - 200 marks
>> CSAT - Civil Service Aptitude Test - 200 marks

Mains Examination : 7 Papers conducted in conventional type pattern

>> Paper I - Essay - 200 marks and English Language Comprehension and Precis - 100 marks = 300 marks

>> Paper II - General Studies I - 250 marks

>> Paper III - General Studies II - 250 marks

>> Paper IV - General Studies III - 250 marks

>> Paper V - General Studies IV - 250 marks

>> Paper VI - Optional Paper I - 250 marks

>> Paper VII - Optional Paper II - 250 marks

Dear here is the list of all optional subjects provided by the UPSC board and you may choose anyone from the following listed subjects for both papers of optional subjects

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

Personality Test - 275 marks

Qualifying in both prelims and every paper of mains examination is compulsory to be eligible for interview process

Dear Mathematics subject is listed in these subjects and if you think that you are better in mathematics then you must choose that because if you will choose interesting subject then you may score good marks and qualify easily but if you think that you can do better in English than mathematics so you can not choose English as your optional subject because English subject is not in the list of optional subject and also not in the literature subject so you should choose Mathematics and prepare well

For your assurance, I have attached official notification please download and get more details about this exam

All the best

yes you can choose english or mathematics as your optional subject in civil services examination for ias. prepare well for the examination.
all the best
happy learning!!!