How is the UPSC prelims exam different from the mains exam?in detail

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 The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. It is conducted in three stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and the Personality Test 

1. The Preliminary Examination is the first stage of the exam, while the Main Examination is the second stage. In this blog, we will discuss the differences between the UPSC Prelims and Mains exams.



Introduction


The UPSC Preliminary Examination is a screening test that is conducted to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination. It consists of two papers: General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2 (also known as the Civil Services Aptitude Test or CSAT) 1. The Main Examination is a descriptive test that evaluates the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of various subjects 1. It consists of nine papers, out of which seven are evaluated for ranking purposes 1.


Differences between the UPSC Prelims and Mains exams



Exam pattern: The UPSC Preliminary Examination is an objective-type test, while the Main Examination is a descriptive test 1. The Prelims exam consists of multiple-choice questions, while the Mains exam requires the candidate to write long answers 1.


Syllabus: The syllabus for the UPSC Preliminary Examination is more general and covers a wide range of topics, while the syllabus for the Main Examination is more specific and in-depth 1. The Prelims exam tests the candidate’s knowledge of current events, history, geography, economics, and other general topics 1. The Mains exam tests the candidate’s knowledge of specific subjects such as Indian polity, governance, international relations, ethics, and integrity 1.


Difficulty level: The UPSC Preliminary Examination is considered to be less difficult than the Main Examination 1. The Prelims exam is designed to test the candidate’s basic knowledge and understanding of various subjects, while the Mains exam is designed to test the candidate’s analytical and writing skills 1.


Duration: The duration of the UPSC Preliminary Examination is two hours for each paper, while the duration of the Main Examination is much longer 1. The Mains exam is conducted over a period of five to seven days, and each paper is of three hours duration 1.


Language: The UPSC Preliminary Examination is conducted in both English and Hindi, while the Main Examination is conducted in English only 1.


Conclusion


The UPSC Preliminary Examination and the Main Examination are two different stages of the Civil Services Examination. While the Prelims exam is a screening test that tests the candidate’s basic knowledge and understanding of various subjects, the Mains exam is a descriptive test that evaluates the candidate’s analytical and writing skills. The syllabus for the Prelims exam is more general, while the syllabus for the Mains exam is more specific and in-depth. The duration of the Mains exam is much longer than the Prelims exam, and it is conducted only in English. I hope this blog has helped you understand the differences between the UPSC Prelims and Mains exams.

 Good luck with your preparation! 🤞

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