As per UPSC, more than 3 lakh candidates were appeared in IAS (Prelims) exam in all over the country.  This competitive exam was held on 12 June over 84 test cities in the twin cities. However, the vacant seats are only 880 this year. The result of this competitive exam will likely to declare by mid August and IAS main exam will be conducted in the month of October.  Thereafter, the candidates, who will clear both exams, will call for interview next year.

This year, UPSC has introduced new exam pattern for IAS (Prelims). So guys, how was your paper?  Was it easy, was it easier as compared to previous year question papers.  Which part of exam you found tougher?

How was General studies paper? Was it look to score more or you found it difficult?  Have you found second part of paper lengthy? Have you completed it within time period? Was this year paper pattern surprised you a bit as it is different from last year pattern?  Were the questions in-depth and analytical in nature? Are you also agreeing with some aspirants that the new exam pattern will score more engineering and science streams of students? Let us discuss your experiences on exam with us.