UPSC NEW PATTERN
UPSC Mains New Pattern Change from 2013 - Chairman
We
know that the results of Alagh Committee Report have already testified
the second ARC Report. UPSC is only a year away from much talked about
change in Mains Exam pattern of the most coveted exam of the Nation i.e.
Civil Services Mains. This was informed to media by Chairman D P
Agarwal in disguised tone saying, "Change is Inevitable". He also said,
"UPSC has already constituted a panel to look into the matter. Its
report is expected to come out early next year. It is most likely to be
in effect from 2013." He was attending the felicitation function of
Rajasthan Technical University, Kota on March 4, 2012.
It must be noted that the changes in the Prelim pattern have already been implemented in the year 2011 amid mixed reactions. Doing away with optional in prelims was welcomed by almost all the students but the introduction of new syllabus in the form of CSAT led to disappointments in some sections of aspirants. This surely helped the science and engineering graduates. humanities students had to bite the dust and adjust to the conditions. Another section which was disappointed with the CSAT was the set of people who had already made several unsuccessful attempts. Some of them even skipped the exam looking to save an attempt.
The Mains pattern change is sure to bring these kinds of of reactions. This time however, UPSC is looking to level the playing field for everyone. There will be backlashes from the people who have written the exam under old pattern because of their difficulty to adjust. On the whole, the change is going to bring more equality, rationality and simplicity to the Civil Services(UPSC) Exams.
Why in 2013 only and not 2012?
As informed by the Chairman DP Agarwal, two successive committees (Alagh committee and 2nd ARC) have recommended the pattern change in clear terms. These reports are already out in public. Since there is very small time gap for the 2012 exam, it is neither prudent nor practical to rush the change right away. Moreover, a high level panel has been set-up to finalize the details of new syllabus and pattern in December, 2011. From the tone of UPSC Chairman, it is almost certain that he wants to see it implemented as soon as possible.
What will be the magnitude of change?
The details of the subjects have not been finalized yet. Therefore, any data which is available on this subject will be based on speculations. One thing is certain though, that the optional subjects will be phased out of the exam. The suggestion about removing of optional subjects date back to 2008 when second Administrative Reforms Committee presented its report. Second ARC had suggested that UPSC should only keep two compulsory GS papers and an essay paper for Mains Examination. It also suggested that there should not be any optional subject.
Current Mains pattern consists of 2 General Studies Papers and 4 optional subjects Papers (2 each). These 6 papers constitute 1800 marks (300 by 6). there is an Essay Paper and Personal Interview as well of 200 and 300 marks each. These all constitute 2300 Marks. There is also a qualifying paper in an Indian Language.
The estimates say that the pattern will be similar to the General Studies but the number of papers will be increased and every subject of GS will form a separate paper in new format. The table below will give you an idea of the new and old pattern of Mains Exam.
It must be noted that the changes in the Prelim pattern have already been implemented in the year 2011 amid mixed reactions. Doing away with optional in prelims was welcomed by almost all the students but the introduction of new syllabus in the form of CSAT led to disappointments in some sections of aspirants. This surely helped the science and engineering graduates. humanities students had to bite the dust and adjust to the conditions. Another section which was disappointed with the CSAT was the set of people who had already made several unsuccessful attempts. Some of them even skipped the exam looking to save an attempt.
The Mains pattern change is sure to bring these kinds of of reactions. This time however, UPSC is looking to level the playing field for everyone. There will be backlashes from the people who have written the exam under old pattern because of their difficulty to adjust. On the whole, the change is going to bring more equality, rationality and simplicity to the Civil Services(UPSC) Exams.
Why in 2013 only and not 2012?
As informed by the Chairman DP Agarwal, two successive committees (Alagh committee and 2nd ARC) have recommended the pattern change in clear terms. These reports are already out in public. Since there is very small time gap for the 2012 exam, it is neither prudent nor practical to rush the change right away. Moreover, a high level panel has been set-up to finalize the details of new syllabus and pattern in December, 2011. From the tone of UPSC Chairman, it is almost certain that he wants to see it implemented as soon as possible.
What will be the magnitude of change?
The details of the subjects have not been finalized yet. Therefore, any data which is available on this subject will be based on speculations. One thing is certain though, that the optional subjects will be phased out of the exam. The suggestion about removing of optional subjects date back to 2008 when second Administrative Reforms Committee presented its report. Second ARC had suggested that UPSC should only keep two compulsory GS papers and an essay paper for Mains Examination. It also suggested that there should not be any optional subject.
Current Mains pattern consists of 2 General Studies Papers and 4 optional subjects Papers (2 each). These 6 papers constitute 1800 marks (300 by 6). there is an Essay Paper and Personal Interview as well of 200 and 300 marks each. These all constitute 2300 Marks. There is also a qualifying paper in an Indian Language.
The estimates say that the pattern will be similar to the General Studies but the number of papers will be increased and every subject of GS will form a separate paper in new format. The table below will give you an idea of the new and old pattern of Mains Exam.
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OLD PATTERN MAINS PAPERS
|
NEW PATTERN MAINS PAPERS
|
STATUS
|
|---|---|---|
GENERAL STUDIES I
|
CURRENT EVENTS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE
|
-changed-
|
GENERAL STUDIES II
|
INDIAN CULTURE & HISTORY
|
-changed-
|
FIRST OPTIONAL I
|
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA
|
-changed-
|
FIRST SUBJECT II
|
INDIAN ECONOMY
|
-changed-
|
SECOND OPTIONAL I
|
GENERAL SCIENCE
|
-changed-
|
SECOND OPTIONAL II
|
INDIAN POLITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
|
-changed-
|
ESSAY
|
ESSAY
|
-same-
|
INDIAN LANGUAGE
|
INDIAN LANGUAGE
|
-same-
|
PERSONAL NTERVIEW
|
PERSONAL INTERVIEW
|
-same
|
UPSC MAINS - EXPECTED PATTERN FROM 2013
Why is it Required?
This
is a million dollar question. The need to change the pattern by
removing the optional subjects in mains and replacing them with the
relevant compulsory subjects is being voiced by experts from a long
time. Even UPSC is committed to doing it. Let us see what are the
factors which makes this change inevitable:
- To Bring Rationality:- The candidates should be tested for their suitability as a Civil Servant and not as a source of information. Thus, only those subjects need to be tested which will give a fair idea of their Administrative Skills.
- To Bring Equity:- Since all the candidates will write the same papers, their answers will be evaluated on the same standards. This will bring people from all backgrounds to the same platform.
- To Remove Redundancies:- The pattern of testing of candidates in their graduation subjects has no use. Their subject-wise academic knowledge can be easily checked from their degree mark sheets.
- To Bring simplicity:- The current system is somewhat complex with varying level of difficulties and evaluations. Some of the subjects become favorites of candidates because of their high success rates. These factors consume a lot of energies of the aspirants. This will be done away with.
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