Is Online Degree Valid For UPSC IAS Exams

Is Online Degree Valid For UPSC IAS Exams

The UGC recognized online degrees from specific universities in 2018, as these universities meet the quality standards of UGC and are authorized to provide online programs. Since then, online degrees have opened up for more acceptances, even in government exams, such as UPSC.

Essential considerations for the IAS examination:

A UGC-approved institution should offer the online degree.

Institutions must be authorized to provide this specific program online.

Always visit the official website of UGC or the Ministry of Education for the latest and updated guidelines on recognized institutions, as UPSC strictly follows the recognition list of UGC while accepting degrees.

 Which course needs to do for government exam preparation?

1. Bachelor's Degree (Any Stream)

Most government exams, including UPSC (IAS, IPS), require only a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Popular fields include Arts: BA in Political Science, History, and Economics; Commerce: B.Com and Science: B.Sc, as these subjects overlap with the syllabus of general studies in most competitive exams.

2. Bachelors in Political Science, History or Public Administration

For the UPSC aspirants, SSC CGL or State PSC exam candidates, degrees in Political Science, History, or Public Administration can be an added advantage. These subjects are also part of the general studies syllabus in the UPSC and State PCS exams.

3. Bachelors in Economics or Commerce

These streams will eventually become a great foundation for the economics and finance-based exams such as RBI Grade B, SSC CGL, or UPSC, whose core part is economic ideas.