Hi there.

For becoming an IAS officer one needs to write the UPSC examinations which requires all round knowledge of all subjects. Hence, there are various interesting subjects to choose from.

If you don't like Physics, Chemistry or Math then rather doing a BA in English, you can opt for a BA in History, Geography or Political Science. Even a BSc/BA in economics would be great too.

Start your preparation from the very 1st year of graduation. Start with NCERT books of Class VI-XII of History, Geography, Economics and Science.

Develop a habit of reading The Hindu daily and be updated with current affairs. Read the Yojana Maganzine regularly.

For a proper book list and study schedule head to Unacademy's website (Roman Saini's lessons) and Mrunal's blog.

Hope this helps.

Hello Gopi, its not neccessary to select pcm to become an IAS officer. You can go for BA also. Do what you like, you will feel good and will love the work. I have provided the link below. It is the book written by Mrs. Ila tripathi. she has described it very well that how to prepare for ias exam. you can go through this book. it will help you a lot.

https://www.homeworkonweb.com/2018/09/25/iit/

it is available free on kindle store.

thanks

If you want to become an IAS officier, you first have to complete your graduation as you can not get there right after your 12th class.

After completing graduation you can take CSE.

If you do not like PCM you can opt others for your graduation such that

You have a degree from an open university.

A degree from state, central or Deemed university.

A qualification recognised by govt of India as being equivalent of one of the above.

I think _ subject doesn't matter _ please go through the syllabus of UPSC _ you can find that all most all subjects are associated _ in prilims although history ,polity and Geo are their but if you have noticed the  questions of 2018 then you can find there are also questions from physics and chemistry _ so I think it doesn't matter _ but arts stream may be best because they are asking physics and chemistry related to +2 level

I don't know pcm please tell me what is pcm

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