The much awaited Civil Services Prelims exam will be conducted on 23rd August, 2015. As the day is getting closer, candidates are gearing up in full swing for the D-day. If you are one appearing for IAS Prelims this year, here are few things you should keep in mind for the IAS exam day:
Things to carry on the exam day
- Take a printout of your e-Admit Certificate
- Must carry a Black Ball Pen, you will need to answer the questions. Please remember, no other pen will be acceptable
- Carry any of your government issued Identify proofs. It can be your Driving License, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport or any other which has your photo on it
- Wear a watch or take one to the exam hall. You will need that to keep a track on time and your progress
- It is good to carry a clip board, to have enough support on the desk to write your answer
Things that are banned inside the examination hall
- Books, loose sheets, and notes
- Electronic devices such as mobile phones, Bluetooth, pagers or any other communication devices are banned
Carrying any kind of banned articles inside the examination hall will be entailed to disciplinary action including ban from sitting the exam in future.
Few things to remember while solving the objective type questions
- There will be negative marking for wrong answers. One-third of the assigned marks for a question would be deducted on giving a wrong answer
- Giving more than one answer for a question will be treated as wrong answer, even if one of the two given answers is correct
- In case, a candidate leaves a question blank, there will be no penalty for that question
- While answering, candidates should use a black ball pen to darken the circles against the right answer
Conduct at the examination hall
- Never try to use unfair means, it is strictly prohibited. Candidates should not try to copy from others or involve in any such activities
- Candidates should try to maintain decorum in the exam hall. Should never try to misbehave with any of the staffs
- All the candidates should comply with the rules of the examination hall
What to do the previous day?
- Take rest and stay calm
- Don’t stay awake studying the whole night before the exam day
- Think positive
Wish you All the Very Best for Your Exam!
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