What exactly counts as one 'attempt' in UPSC? | UPSC FAQ — BharatNotes — Free UPSC Self-Study Notes

⚡ TL;DR

Appearing in even ONE paper of Prelims = 1 full attempt. Mains, Interview, disqualification later — none of it changes that. The trigger is your physical appearance in Prelims.

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