UPSC Mains Exam Date 2024 & Complete Schedule!

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The UPSC Mains exam date for 2024 is set from September 20 to 29. Get the complete schedule, preparation tips, and important updates regarding the UPSC Mains exam 2024.

UPSC Mains Exam Date 2024 & Complete Schedule!

UPSC Mains Exam Date 2024 has been published along with the complete UPSC Mains 2024 schedule on the official website. The Mains exam is set to be held across 24 centers in India between September 20, 2024, and September 29, 2024. Around 14,627 candidates have passed the UPSC Prelims exam and will be eligible to appear for UPSC Mains 2024Aspirants must keep in mind the UPSC Mains Exam Date so that they can prepare in advance for the mains rather than starting after the declaration of prelims results. This will increase their chances of scoring high marks in the Mains exam.

Unlike prelims, the UPSC Mains exam is conducted in 5 days. Hence, knowing the UPSC Mains Exam Date is vital for every candidate preparing for the UPSC exam. The details of the UPSC Mains Exam Date for 2024 are provided below.

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UPSC Mains Exam Date 2024 Highlights

The UPSC has released the UPSC Mains timetable on the official website, ‘upsc.gov.in’, the details are provided below. The UPSC Mains Exam Date 2024 has already been released by the commission. The exam will be held between 20th September 2024 and 29th September 2024. The details about the UPSC Mains notification date and other important dates are given below in the table.

UPSC Mains 2024 Time Table

UPSC Mains Exam Date 2024
Events Dates
UPSC Prelims 2024 16 June 2024
UPSC Prelims Results 01 July 2024
UPSC Mains Notification 2024 03 July 2024
DAF 1 Released 03 July 2024
Last date to fill out DAF 1 12 July 2024
UPSC Mains Admit Card Available soon
UPSC Mains Exam Date 2024 Between 20 September 2024 & 29 September
UPSC Mains Result To be announced

UPSC Mains Exam Date Timetable for 2024

UPSC Mains Exam will be descriptive in nature, consisting of nine papers. UPSC has not yet released the exact timetable for the UPSC mains exam. The detailed timetable will be released after the notification. Based on previous trends, we have provided the tentative timetable for the UPSC Mains Exam 2024.

 Time Table for UPSC Mains 2024
Shift Morning Session Afternoon Session
Date (Day) 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
20/9/2024 (Friday) Paper-I: Essay No Paper
21/9/2024 (Saturday) Paper-II: General Studies-I Paper-III: General Studies-II
22/9/2024 (Sunday) Paper-IV: General Studies-III Paper-V: General Studies-IV
Next Weekend
28/9/2024 (Saturday) Paper-A: Indian Language Paper-B: English
29/9/2024 (Sunday) Paper-VI: Optional Subject-Paper-1 Paper-VII: Optional Subject-Paper-2

 

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Tentative UPSC Mains Exam Date 2025 

UPSC Mains Exam 2025 timetable has already been released by the commission. The mains exam 2025 will be held from 22 August 2025 (Five days), which is a month earlier than usual time. This means that candidates have to prepare for Mains in advance, as there is very little gap between prelims and mains exams. 

Preparation Strategy for UPSC Mains Examination

UPSC mains exam requires a strategy that is different from UPSC prelims due to the nature of the examination. Due to the descriptive nature of the papers, candidates will have to adopt some tips from the information given below.

  • Regular Reading of Newspaper: Candidates have to structure their answers in a certain way to score good marks. This ability is developed through regular reading of newspapers. Newspapers will also provide candidates with information to add value to their answers.
  • Make Notes: Apart from reading, candidates will have to make short notes consisting of important points and examples that they can use during answer writing.
  • Focus on Current Affairs: UPSC links static syllabus with current affairs while framing questions. Candidates need to give importance to current affairs as well as static syllabus.
  • Answer Writing Practice: Answer writing practice will help candidates develop analytical abilities while answering questions. They will also be able to manage their time effectively.
  • Attempt Test Series: Candidates can experience exam-like situations only through test series. It will also help them address any issues before the actual exam.
  • Optional Preparation: Optional papers hold a significant weightage of 500 marks. If candidates prepare optional subjects in advance, they will have an edge over their competitors.

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FAQs On UPSC Mains Exam Date 2024

UPSC mains exam is conducted in two shifts: the forenoon session (9 am to 12 noon) and the afternoon session (2 pm to 5 pm).

Yes. UPSC has the power to change the exam date due to exceptional circumstances.

The detailed timetable for the UPSC Mains exam date will be released after the UPSC mains notification.

UPSC mains exam is to be held on five days between 20th September and 29th September 2024.

Technically yes. But the skill required to understand the questions and write well-structured answers is difficult to develop within 3 months.
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