NEELGYAN EXAM GUIDE
SIAC Mumbai CET and UPSC Coaching Admission Guide
State Institute for Administrative Careers Entrance
2026–27 examination cycle · SIAC, Govt of Maharashtra
Written and source-checked by NeelGyan Team · Last verified 2 August 2026
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Current stage
CET held
CET date
2 August 2026
CET time
11:00 am–1:00 pm
SIAC seats
100
Network seats
560
Selection
Written CET + interview
2026–27 cycle tracker
- 2026–27 advertisementPublished by SIAC
- Extended application deadline10 July 2026
- Common Entrance Test2 August 2026, 11:00 am–1:00 pmYou are here
- Written result and centre preferenceAwait official notice
- Personal interview and final meritAfter written result
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About SIAC Mumbai
What is SIAC Mumbai?
The State Institute for Administrative Careers, Mumbai coordinates a common entrance route for free full-time UPSC Civil Services coaching at SIAC, six Pre-IAS Training Centres, ACEC YASHADA and the PCMC centre.
The 2026–27 common CET was scheduled for 2 August 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. The next official stages are the written result, centre preference and personal interview process.
The advertisement shows 100 seats at SIAC Mumbai and 560 seats across the participating network. Final merit combines the written examination and personal interview.
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SIAC Mumbai Highlights
Key verified exam details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Programme | Full-time UPSC CSE coaching |
| Cost | Free coaching route |
| Coordinator | SIAC Mumbai |
| Participating centres | SIAC, PITCs, YASHADA and PCMC |
| Result status | Awaited |
| Final stage | Personal interview |
SIAC Mumbai 2026–27 Important Dates
Official notification and exam timeline
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Extended application deadline | Closed | |
| Common CET | Held |
SIAC Mumbai Application Process
How to use the official application route
- The extended application window closed on 10 July 2026.
- Candidates who appeared on 2 August should preserve the form, hall ticket and original eligibility documents for result, preference and interview stages.
SIAC Mumbai Eligibility Criteria
Qualification, age and other requirements
Purpose
UPSC CSE
- Apply for serious full-time civil-services preparation.
Academic status
As notified
- Meet the graduation-related condition stated in the common advertisement.
Maharashtra route
Common CET
- Provide the residence, category and other documents applicable to the chosen centre and seat.
SIAC Mumbai CET Application Status
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The extended application window closed on 10 July 2026.
No late-application route is stated in the official notices.
SIAC Mumbai CET Hall Ticket
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: Hall tickets were issued for the 2 August 2026 common CET.
The examination has now been held; preserve the hall ticket for later stages.
SIAC Mumbai Exam Pattern and Selection Process
Stages, papers and qualifying rules
- Common applicationClosed 10 July 2026
- Written CETHeld 2 August 2026
- Result and preferencesChoose among participating centres as instructed
- Personal interviewAttend if shortlisted
- Final meritWritten and interview performance plus verification
- SIAC's common process uses a written entrance examination followed by a personal interview.
- After the written result, eligible candidates follow the published centre-preference and interview process; final merit combines written and interview performance subject to seat/category rules.
SIAC Mumbai Syllabus Overview
Subjects and stages in the official syllabus
- This is an admission test and coaching route for UPSC Civil Services preparation, not a separate government recruitment examination.
- The selected programme supports the successive UPSC preparation stages; candidates should use SIAC's common notice for admission-test instructions and UPSC's own current notice for the civil-services syllabus.
Preliminary GS
Core general-studies preparation for the UPSC screening stage.
CSAT and aptitude
Comprehension, reasoning and quantitative aptitude practice.
Main examination
Essay, General Studies, answer writing and optional-subject planning.
Interview preparation
Personality-test guidance after the written stages.
SIAC Mumbai CET Result and Interview
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: The written result and interview schedule are awaited.
Check SIAC's official notice board for the next common-process notice.
SIAC Mumbai CET Cut-off
Verified current-cycle status
Current status: No 2026–27 written or final admission cut-off was published at verification time.
Merit, category and centre seats can affect the effective admission threshold.
Routes, Posts and Outcomes
Where successful candidates may progress
Common coaching network
| Route | Verified position |
|---|---|
| SIAC Mumbai | 100 seats |
| All participating institutes | 560 seats in total |
| Coaching format | Free, full-time UPSC Civil Services coaching |
| Final selection | Written CET plus personal interview |
| Centre allotment | Through the common post-result preference process |
- Category and centre allocation remain subject to the official seat matrix and document verification.
SIAC Mumbai Preparation Strategy
A syllabus-first preparation route
- Retain the hall ticket and a copy of the submitted common application.
- Revise UPSC-level general studies while waiting for the written result.
- Prepare a clear explanation of your civil-services goal, background and study plan for the interview.
- Arrange original residence, education, identity and applicable category documents before counselling.
SIAC Mumbai Frequently Asked Questions
Was the SIAC CET held?
The official hall-ticket notice scheduled it for 2 August 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Is SIAC Mumbai admission still open?
No. The extended common application deadline was 10 July 2026.
How many SIAC Mumbai seats are listed?
The common advertisement shows 100 SIAC Mumbai seats and 560 seats across participating institutes.
How is final selection made?
Through the written common CET and a personal interview, followed by verification and seat allocation.
Is this a recruitment exam?
No. It is an admission route for free full-time UPSC Civil Services coaching.
Where will the result appear?
Monitor SIAC's official notice board; use the result/preference instructions published there.
Official Information and Sources
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