SPIPA UPSC CSE Entrance Exam
Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA) located in Ahmedabad, has announced its entrance examination for the free coaching program aimed at preparing candidates for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination in 2026, encompassing prestigious services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. This presents a valuable opportunity for aspirants from Gujarat seeking comprehensive guidance.
The selection process involves a two-stage examination. The first stage, scheduled for July 20, 2025, consists of two objective-type papers (MCQ based) covering General Studies-1 (200 marks) and General Studies-2, also known as CSAT (100 marks). These papers will be conducted in both Gujarati and English. Candidates who clear the first stage will be shortlisted for the second stage, an essay test carrying 100 marks, tentatively planned for August/September 2025. The final merit list will be determined based on the combined scores of the General Studies papers from the first stage and the essay in the second stage, totaling 400 marks.
Exam details
- Organization Name: Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA)
- Exam Name: SPIPA Entrance Exam for UPSC CSE 2025-26
- Advt. No. SPIPA/202526/1
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Any Graduate
Age limit
- 21 to 32 years (as on 01/08/2026)
Application Fee
- Rs. 300/- for General Category and Rs. 100/- for Other category (Non Refundable)
Selection Process
- Final Selection will be based on written exam & personal interview.
How to Apply
- Interested and Eligible Candidates can apply online by below mentioned link.
Important Dates
- Application start from: 05/05/2025
- Last date for application: 04/06/2025
- Exam Date: 20/07/2025
- Exam Time:
- Paper I: 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM (General Studies - 1)
- Paper II: 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (General Studies - 2 CSAT)
- Essay Test: August / September - 2025
- Call Letter Download Date: 01/07/2025 (started 2:00 PM) to 20/07/2025 (till 10.30 AM)
- Exam cetre: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot & Mahesana
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