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How difficult is it to crack IAS?
What is the mode of the IAS exam and what is the duration of the exam?
The IAS exam comprises three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Personality Test. Prelims is an objective type exam that is conducted online, while Mains is a descriptive type exam that is conducted offline. The duration of Prelims is two hours, while the duration of Mains is three hours per paper. The Personality Test is an interview that is conducted by the UPSC panel.