The Mains exam is descriptive (written answers) and determines most of your final score.
Structure
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Kannada (Qualifying) | 150 |
| Paper 2 | English (Qualifying) | 150 |
| Paper 3 | Essay | 250 |
| Paper 4 | General Studies 1 | 250 |
| Paper 5 | General Studies 2 | 250 |
| Paper 6 | General Studies 3 | 250 |
| Paper 7 | General Studies 4 | 250 |
Total (counted for merit): 1000 marks
(Kannada & English are qualifying only)
Mains Syllabus Overview
Essay
Social issues
Economic issues
Governance
Karnataka development topics
GS Paper 1
Indian history
Karnataka history
Culture
Geography
GS Paper 2
Indian constitution
Governance
Social justice
International relations
GS Paper 3
Economy
Agriculture
Science & technology
Environment
Disaster management
GS Paper 4
Ethics
Integrity
Public administration values