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You will meet the eligibility criteria for the UPSC exam in 2026. This is because the UPSC requires candidates to be at least 21 years old as of August 1st in the year they intend to take the examination. According to your provided date of birth, you will turn 21 on March 15, 2026, which is before the August 1, 2026, deadline for eligibility. Therefore, you will become eligible to take the UPSC exam in 2026, specifically for the UPSC 2026 examination cycle.

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You can go with BA program as it easy to manage classes ( refering to course) our if u are fully dedicated u can do a ba degree from a distance learning and easily give 3 year to ur preparation.in ba u can choose a good combination of subjects that will help u for ur upsc exam

U can go for BA .you can choose any undergraduate course of your choice, but it is recommended to choose a course that aligns with the UPSC syllabus. Subjects such as history, public administration, economics, political science and sociology can be helpful in preparing for the exam.

Hello aspirant,

I hope all is well with you. Nothing less than a degree qualifies you to take the UPSC civil services test or the IAS exam. Therefore, it is irrelevant if you choose PCB or PCM in your 12th year or seek a degree in the arts, sciences, business, engineering, or medical. The only thing required is graduation.

So I would suggest you do your graduation first and also prepare for UPSC exam along with your graduation.

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Hello candidate ,

I am hoping that you are absolutely fine and doing well. As per your mentioned query, you will be glad to know that if you are a diploma holder still you can give the UPSC civil services exam. As per the eligibility criteria of this exam , candidate of any graduation course in any discipline from a recognised university as laid down under the law can give the exam of IAS. This exam is very reputed exam. And also very challenging one if you want to crack this exam you have to work very hard.

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Hello aspirant,

I hope you are fine. You will be glad to know that yes distance education degree holder can give the exam of IAS. A student of any graduate degree can do the preparation for this exam and also give this exam. Only the age limit is restricted that is 21 years to 32 years.

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Yes u have to study NCERT as ur base, which u can find online pdf or u can buy second hand books then go with base books  and for cse book list you can refer to byjus site the have all books name in detail

Link for ncert pdf

https://www.ncertbooks.guru/ncert-books-pdf/

There are various coching institute that offer online and offline classes u can choose according to your convenience u can compare all plan and then choose

From top coaching institute are dristi, vision ias ,pw upsc,unacadmey

you can choose any undergraduate course of your choice, but it is recommended to choose a course that aligns with the UPSC syllabus. Subjects such as history, public administration, economics, political science and sociology can be helpful in preparing for the exam.