A permitted UPSC medium · Eighth Schedule

UPSC preparation in Manipuri

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Manipuri (Meiteilon) is an Eighth-Schedule language and a permitted UPSC medium with its own literature optional. Aspirants from Manipur can carry their mother tongue through Mains and the interview.

Mains in Manipuri

Write every Mains paper — GS, essay, optional — in Manipuri.

Interview in Manipuri

The personality test can be taken in Manipuri as well.

Manipuri Literature optional

Manipuri Literature is a complete optional subject.

Where it's spoken

Predominantly Manipur.

How Patauna works in Manipuri

Frequently asked

Can I write UPSC Mains in Manipuri?

Yes. Manipuri is one of the 22 languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, and UPSC permits any of them as the medium for all Mains papers. You may also take the personality test (interview) in Manipuri.

Is there a Manipuri Literature optional subject?

Manipuri Literature is a complete optional subject.

Does Patauna work fully in Manipuri?

Yes — the AI mentor answers in Manipuri, and your daily plan, current affairs, articles and practice questions can all be read in মৈতৈলোন্. You can switch language anytime, and the daily study loop is free with ₹20 of study credit earned every active day.

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