UPSC CSE mains admit card 2025 released at upsc.gov.in: Direct link and easy instructions to download
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit cards for the Civil Services Mains Examination 2025, accessible on the official website. Scheduled for August 22, 23, 24, 30, and 31, the exam includes two shifts and qualifying language papers.
Agencies The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2025. Candidates appearing for the Civil Services Mains can now check and download their hall tickets from the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.To download the UPSC CSE Mains Admit Card 2025, candidates will need to enter their Registration Number or Roll Number.
The UPSC Mains Examination 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on 22, 23, 24, 30, and 31 August 2025. The first shift will run from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, while the second shift will be held from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.The examination will include two papers, Paper A and Paper B. Paper A (Indian languages) and Paper B (English) will be of Matriculation or equivalent standard and are of a qualifying nature. Marks obtained in these papers will not be counted towards the final ranking.Through this recruitment drive, UPSC aims to fill 979 vacancies.
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Candidates can follow the steps below to download their hall tickets:
Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
On the homepage, navigate to the 'What's New' section and click on the link to download the UPSC Mains Admit Card 2025.
Enter your credentials and submit.
Check the admit card displayed on the screen.
Download and print a copy for future reference. For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official UPSC website.
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Under his rule, the Chola Empire expanded all along the eastern coast, up to Kalinga in the north. The Cholas soon gained the upper hand over the Pandyas, who were another great dynasty in the Tamil region at the time and one of their biggest rivals. Consequently, the Cholas emerged as the primary power in the northern and eastern parts of the Tamil country. — The rule of Rajaraja I was the predominance of maritime trade. 'Rajaraja Chola understood that domination of lucrative trade routes was a sure way to distinguish himself and his court from the other fragmented polities of the Tamil country,' writes public historian Anirudh Kanisetti in his book, Lords of the Deccan: Southern India from the Chalukyas to the Cholas (2022). — Rajaraja I established himself as one of the most smart and sharp political leaders to emerge from South India. He conquered all Pandya territories before moving to Sri Lanka, where he plundered several Buddhist Viharas and rebuilt Shiva temples to establish the Cholas' empire. — Rajaraja I's personal abilities paved the way for the successes of his son and successor, Rajendra Chola, commonly known as Rajendra the Great. The Chola kingdom rose to its pinnacle and expanded its reach beyond the seas during his reign. — Rajendra Chola first seized royal power in 1012 CE as his father's co-regent, and he became king after Rajaraja I died in 1014 CE. Rajendra inherited his father's vast kingdom, which included all of present-day Chennai and Andhra Pradesh, as well as parts of Mysuru and Sri Lanka. He had profited from a well-established, powerful administration, a robust army, and a thriving trading system. — Rajendra became one of the few Indian monarchs to conquer land beyond the Indian subcontinent. 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