{"id":3572,"date":"2023-01-10T13:03:23","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T13:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=3572"},"modified":"2024-03-21T12:34:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T12:34:40","slug":"how-many-optional-subjects-are-there-in-ias-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/how-many-optional-subjects-are-there-in-ias-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"How many Optional Subjects are there at UPSC?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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At the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) examination, candidates have the option to choose one optional subject for the mains examination. The list of optional subjects provided by the UPSC is extensive, encompassing a wide array of disciplines. As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there were around 26 optional subjects available for selection. These subjects range from traditional choices such as History, Geography, and Political Science to more contemporary options like Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Administration. The diverse selection aims to cater to the varied educational backgrounds and interests of the candidates. It is crucial for aspirants to carefully weigh their own strengths, interests, and the scoring trends of each optional subject while making this selection, as it significantly influences their overall performance in the UPSC mains examination. However, for the most accurate and up-to-date information, candidates should refer to the latest official UPSC notification or contact the commission directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main exams consist of 7 papers; 2 of which are optional. Choosing an option is not easy and is a crucial decision in determining whether you pass or fail the exams. Before you decide on a subject you write about, go through the previous year’s papers and the syllabus for each and find out the success rate. Optional subject papers 1 and 2 are 250 each which means that they total up to 500\/1750 marks for the main exams. The marks obtained are considered for final merit; hence, the decisions must be chosen carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we have listed out all the optional subjects a candidate can choose and the best strategy to pick one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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