The preliminary exam is an online objective test. It is a qualifying exam, meaning you must pass it to be eligible for the main exam, but your scores won't be used for the final ranking. There is no negative marking in this phase.
*Note: The English Language section is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not included in the total for ranking.
The main exam is a crucial stage for your final selection. It consists of both an objective test and a descriptive test, conducted online. There is no negative marking for the objective questions in the main exam.
*Note: The English Descriptive Test is qualifying in nature, and the marks are not counted for the final ranking.
The final merit list is prepared based on the combined scores from the main examination's objective test (out of 300 marks) and the interview.