Q. What is the Main Examination ?
Ans.- The Main Exam consists of 9 papers which are usually held in October for around 5-7 days. The current pattern of Main examination is as follows:-
General Studies
Paper 1 – 250 marks (3 hours)
Paper 2 – 250 marks (3 hours)
Paper 3 – 250 marks (3 hours)
Paper 4 – 250 marks (3 hours)
Optional Subject 1
Paper 1 – 250 marks (3 hours)
Paper 2 – 250 marks (3 hours)
Essay – 250 marks (3 hours)
English Language 300 marks (qualifying paper; marks not included in Main Exam)
Indian Language 300 marks (qualifying paper; marks not included in Main Exam)
Usually Paper 1 is held from 9 am to 12 pm and Paper 2 is held from 2 pm to 5 pm.
Both the papers of either General Studies or Optional subject are held on the same day.
