{"id":26325,"date":"2026-06-22T17:27:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/?p=26325"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:44:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T12:14:20","slug":"upsc-mains-registration-window-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/upsc-mains-registration-window-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains Registration Window 2026, DAF-I Form, Direct Link"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Mains Registration Window 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has been opened for candidates who qualified the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the UPSC Prelims Result must complete the <\/span><b>Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to become eligible for the UPSC Mains Examination 2026.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to the latest UPSC Calendar 2026, the UPSC Mains Examination 2026 will begin from <\/span><b>21 August 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, giving candidates nearly two months to prepare after completing the registration process.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Mains Registration 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UPSC Mains registration process is conducted online through the official UPSC portal. Only candidates who have cleared the UPSC Prelims 2026 are eligible to fill out the DAF-I form.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 77.2407%;height: 629px\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 125.916%\" colspan=\"2\"><b>UPSC Mains Registration 2026 Overview<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 43.4276%\"><b>Particulars<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center;width: 82.4883%\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam Name<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conducting Body<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims Exam Date<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">24 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims Result Date<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15 June 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Qualified Candidates<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><b>13,343<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Mains Registration Window<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><b>June 19 to June 28, 2026<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration Form<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">DAF-I (Detailed Application Form-I)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Registration Mode<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Online<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Mains Exam Date<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">21 August 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 43.4276%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official Website<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 82.4883%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">upsconline.nic.in\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Mains Application Form 2026 Link<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can fill out the UPSC Mains Application Form 2026 through the official UPSC online portal at upsconline.nic.in. The registration process is completely online and requires candidates to log in using their Registration ID and Password.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upsconline.nic.in\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Click Here to Fill UPSC Mains Application Form 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Mains Registration 2026 Important Dates<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates should keep track of the important dates related to the UPSC Mains Registration 2026 process to avoid missing any deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 79.5247%;height: 402px\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 123.374%\" colspan=\"2\"><b>UPSC Mains Registration 2026 Important Dates<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 46.5638%;text-align: center\"><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 76.8106%;text-align: center\"><b>Important Dates<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 46.5638%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims Exam 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 76.8106%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">24 May 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 46.5638%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Prelims Result 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 76.8106%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">15 June 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 46.5638%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Mains Registration Window<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 76.8106%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">19 June to 28 June 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 46.5638%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Mains Admit Card<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 76.8106%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be announced<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 46.5638%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UPSC Mains Exam Start Date<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 76.8106%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">21 August 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 46.5638%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Duration of Mains Exam<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 76.8106%\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 Days<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2><b>Steps to Register for UPSC Mains 2026 Process<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates who have qualified the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 must complete the <\/span><b>DAF-I (Detailed Application Form-I)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> online to become eligible for the UPSC Mains Examination. Follow the step-by-step process below to successfully complete the registration.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Step 1: Visit the Official UPSC Website<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go to the official UPSC online portal: <\/span><b>upsconline.nic.in<\/b><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the <\/span><b>\"DAF-I for Civil Services Examination 2026\"<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> link.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure you are accessing the correct UPSC website.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 2: Login with Your Credentials<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter your <\/span><b>Registration ID\/Roll Number<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide your <\/span><b>Password and Security Code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the <\/span><b>Login<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> button to access the application form.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 3: Fill Personal Information<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify your name, date of birth, and gender.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter correspondence and permanent address details.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide a valid mobile number and email ID.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check all personal details carefully before proceeding.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 4: Enter Educational Qualification Details<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fill in graduation and other academic qualification details.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mention the university\/institute name.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter the year of passing and percentage\/CGPA.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide details of any additional qualifications, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 5: Select Service Preferences<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose your preferred civil services in order of priority.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Options include <\/span><b>IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and other Group 'A' and Group 'B' services.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Review the order carefully as service preferences play an important role in final allocation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 6: Fill Category and Reservation Details<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Select your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, or EWS).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter details related to reservation claims.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide PwBD or Ex-Servicemen information, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure that all details match the supporting certificates.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 7: Upload Required Documents<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upload a recent passport-size photograph.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upload your signature in the prescribed format.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upload educational certificates and mark sheets.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upload category, EWS, OBC, SC\/ST, or PwBD certificates, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check that all uploaded files are clear and readable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 8: Fill Additional Information<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enter details of employment, if any.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provide information about achievements, awards, sports participation, and extracurricular activities.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fill in hobby and interest details carefully, as these may be discussed during the Interview stage.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 9: Review the Complete Application Form<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check every section thoroughly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Verify spelling, dates, and certificate details.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure that all mandatory fields are completed.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Correct any mistakes before final submission.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 10: Submit the DAF-I Form<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the <\/span><b>Final Submit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> button.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Confirm the declaration and submit the application.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once submitted, no major changes may be allowed.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Step 11: Download and Print the Confirmation Page<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download the submitted DAF-I form.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take a printout for future reference.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep a copy of all uploaded documents for document verification and interview stages.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Candidates must complete the UPSC Mains Registration 2026 between <\/span><b>19 June and 28 June 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to be eligible for the Civil Services Main Examination starting from <\/span><b>21 August 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Documents Required for UPSC Mains Registration 2026<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates must keep all the necessary documents ready before filling the <\/span><b>UPSC Mains DAF-I Form 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Having the required documents in advance helps ensure a smooth registration process and avoids last-minute issues while submitting the application.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Personal Documents<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scanned signature.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Date of Birth proof (Class 10 Certificate or Birth Certificate).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Educational Documents<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Graduation Degree Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provisional Degree Certificate (if the final degree is not yet issued).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Graduation mark sheets of all semesters\/years.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certificates of any additional educational qualifications, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Category and Reservation Certificates<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scheduled Caste (SC) Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certificate for age relaxation, wherever applicable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) Documents<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Disability Certificate issued by a competent medical authority.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supporting medical documents as prescribed by UPSC.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scribe-related documents, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Employment-Related Documents<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates employed in Government services, if required.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Details of current employment and service records.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ex-Servicemen Certificate for eligible candidates.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Additional Supporting Documents<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Certificate for claiming fee exemption, if applicable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sports, NCC, or other achievement certificates (optional but useful for DAF details).<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any document supporting claims made in the DAF-I form.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Important Points Regarding Document Upload<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ensure that all scanned documents are clear and readable.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Upload documents only in the format and size prescribed by UPSC.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Details mentioned in the certificates must match the information entered in the DAF-I form.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep both digital and printed copies of all documents for future verification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Incorrect or invalid certificates may lead to rejection of candidature during document verification.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>UPSC Mains 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2026 is the second stage of the selection process and consists of <\/span><b>9 descriptive papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, designed to assess a candidate's analytical ability, writing skills, subject knowledge, and understanding of current affairs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table style=\"width: 78.4676%;height: 570px\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\r\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 133.473%;height: 24px\" colspan=\"2\"><b>UPSC Mains 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 26px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 48.3443%;text-align: center;height: 26px\"><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 85.1285%;text-align: center;height: 26px\"><b>Marks<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 48.3443%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper A \u2013 Indian Language (Qualifying)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 85.1285%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 48.3443%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Paper B \u2013 English (Qualifying)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 85.1285%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">300<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 48.3443%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Essay<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 85.1285%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 48.3443%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Studies Paper I<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 85.1285%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 48.3443%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">General Studies Paper II<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 85.1285%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">250<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 52px\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 48.3443%;height: 52px\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 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