The Prelims is common for all candidates. The Mains exam has a total of 9 exams out of which two are optional exams which vary from candidate to candidate.
The UPSC Mains exam is a subjective mode examination. Apart from these, the seven exams include one essay writing, four general studies and two optional.
| UPSC MAINS |
| Qualifying Papers |
| Paper |
Name |
Marks |
| Paper A |
Compulsory Indian Language Paper |
300 |
| Paper B |
Malayalam Language Paper |
300 |
| Merit Calculation Papers |
| Paper I |
Essay Writing |
250 |
| Paper II |
General Studies–I |
250 |
| Paper III |
General Studies –II |
250 |
| Paper IV |
General Studies –III |
250 |
| Paper V |
General Studies IV |
250 |
| Paper VI |
Optional I – Malayalam Literature |
250 |
| Paper VII |
Optional II – Malayalam Literature |
250 |
| – |
Written Total |
1750 |
Why Must you Solve Malayalam PYQs?
To lessen the last time burden for the candidates to prepare it becomes mandatory to solve the Previous years papers in order to prepare near equivalent to real shot.
By solving the UPSC Malayalam Previous year paper you can track your preparations and prioritize the topics that need more focus.
The Malayalam Previous year question papers help to understand the frequency of topics and how questions are asked in exams and how to fetch maximum marks possible in optional because this will add in your merits.
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UPSC Centers for Mains Examination
The IAS Mains Examination Centers are mentioned below:
| A |
K |
| AHMEDABAD |
KOLKATA |
| AIZAWL |
L |
| B |
LUCKNOW |
| BENGALURU |
M |
| BHOPAL |
MUMBAI |
| C |
P |
| CHANDIGARH |
PATNA |
| CHENNAI |
PRAYAGRAJ |
| CUTTACK |
R |
| D |
RANCHI |
| DEHRADUN |
RAIPUR |
| DELHI |
S |
| DISPUR (GUWAHATI) |
SHILLONG |
| H |
SHIMLA |
| HYDERABAD |
T |
| J |
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM |
| JAIPUR |
V |
| JAMMU |
VIJAYAWADA |
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FAQs
Is it possible to fetch more information from the UPSC Malayalam Prelim Question Paper and UPSC Mains Question Paper of previous year?
By solving the UPSC Previous Years Question Papers for Malayalam you can analyze your learning and plan specific strategies for the final exam.
What is the mode of the UPSC Mains Malayalam optional Question Paper?
The UPSC Mains Malayalam optional Question Paper will be conducted in subjective mode. The exam will be qualifying. You can go through the UPSC Malayalam optional Previous Year question Paper PDFs for understanding the format.
When will the UPSC main exam 2022 be held?
The dates for the UPSC mains exam are not announced yet but the upsc has released its official notification regarding the Prelims exam.
Is it necessary to practice writing answers before the actual exam?
Yes. Since the mains exam is subjective you must have a complete command over your writing skills and become familiar with the pattern. Download the UPSC mains Previous year questions papers with detailed solutions by our experts.
Where can I get access to the UPSC Malayalam previous year question paper?
To download the UPSC Malayalam optional previous year question paper you can download our mobile application.
