Can a BTech final-year student write the APPSC exam?


The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) was set up by the Constitution of India to select applicants for civil service jobs in the Andhra Pradesh state government. Candidates need to meet the specified educational qualification requirements to be eligible for this recruitment exam. Generally, a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized University is the minimum requirement for the APPSC exams. Therefore, a BTech final-year student would not be eligible to apply for the APPSC exams. The candidate would need to complete his degree before applying for the exam.

Candidates need to meet other eligibility criteria like age limit and minimum qualifying marks in the entrance exam to successfully register for the APPSC. Candidates can get all these details on the official website of APPSC. It is advised that they check all the details before applying for the exam.

The new notification for APPSC exams is expected to be released soon. Candidates can keep an eye on that and also need to prepare well for the exam to be successful. It is very important to start early and make strategies to clear this competitive exam. Practice mock tests, understand the syllabus & exam pattern, and stay updated with current affairs which will help in cracking the APPSC exam.

Preparation tips for APPSC exams

  1. Read the official notification carefully and understand all the eligibility criteria to confirm your eligibility. Otherwise, there is no point in applying for the exam.
  2. Understand the syllabus & exam pattern and make a study plan accordingly. A well-planned study schedule helps to focus on all the topics and complete them within the targeted time.
  3. Make revision notes for a faster and more efficient understanding of the topics. Revision is very important for competitive exams.
  4. Practice mock tests regularly to improve your speed and accuracy for the exam. Mock tests can give an idea about the actual exam and also help to analyze your performance better.
  5. Stay updated with current affairs as almost every competitive exam has questions related to it. Candidates can easily find current affairs notes on the web and also subscribe to magazines or newspapers related to it.
  6. Solve previous year's question papers or sample papers to understand the type of questions asked in the exam. These papers give an idea about the exam pattern and also help to identify weak areas.
  7. Join a coaching institute or take guidance from an experienced trainer for better preparation. Candidates can get everything related to APPSC exams under one roof in coaching institutes.
  8. Have confidence and prepare well for the exam. It is very important to remain positive and stay motivated throughout the preparation period.

These are some of the tips that can help a candidate prepare for APPSC exams. Candidates can get help from various online courses for APPSC exams available in the market too. Start early and be regular with your preparation to get through this competitive exam. With hard work and dedication, anyone can easily crack this competitive exam. All the best!


Deep Shikha