Good graduation degree helps in the IAS Preparation. IAS Toppers, many of them suggested that there is a direct link of the graduation degree and the optional subject chosen in the IAS Main Exam. It is not the stream per se but the approach of the candidates which increase the probability of the selection in the IAS Exam. No optional subject is better then the other but it is the writing ability, the answers written by the candidates which makes the difference.
These new aspirants, who are yet to choose their optional subject, often have a common query regarding the mother of all exams i.e., which stream is ideally suited to crack the IAS exam. Well, there is no one, simple answer to this question, as the basic eligibility criteria for the IAS exam is of graduation or any other equivalent degree. Plus, there are several optional subjects available from a variety of streams, which makes IAS examination an equal opportunity game for candidates from any background; be it technical or humanities.
Humanities
Humanities have traditionally been termed as the bastion of civil services examination. If we look at data released by the UPSC in their annual reports, we can see that humanities subjects have had a higher success ratio compared to others. Despite, this trend the general participation and success ratio of students belonging to humanities background has seen a downward turn in the last few years. But, despite all these factors, candidates with humanities background still forms a considerable number of aspirants cracking the IAS examination.
UPSC only asks for graduation. It can be in any subject.
- If you have recently passed class 12 and want to decide the degree then firstly go for that course which suits your interest.
- Otherwise, take a look at UPSC Optional Subjects and choose any one of them.
- Usually aspirants give the exam in that subject in which they have completed their graduation and it helps them a lot and saves a good amount of their time during preparation.
- Many aspirants who are from engineering background, usually choose that optional subject which is easy to understand, has good amount of study material available, good success rate, etc.
- Most of the subjects are available in UPSC Optional Subjects list. That’s why aspirants usually opt their graduation degree.
Don’t try to choose your degree for UPSC. For example – if you are interested in Computer science Engineering then pursue it. Although, the subject is not present in UPSC Optional.
Graduation subject is important as it helps you to get a job and helps in creating a backup option. Choose it wisely because UPSC success rate is very low.