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How we start preparation for IAS?
That's a good point. Can you tell me more about the exam pattern and syllabus?
The IAS exam consists of three stages - Preliminary, Main, and Interview. The Preliminary exam has two objective-type papers: General Studies and Civil Service Aptitude Test. The Main exam has nine subjective-type papers, which include two qualifying papers in English and any Indian language, and seven papers on various subjects. As for the syllabus, it covers a wide range of topics, including current events, history, geography, polity, economy, and more.