{"id":1004,"date":"2025-03-07T20:16:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T14:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1004"},"modified":"2025-10-28T16:33:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:03:32","slug":"upsc-total-marks-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Total Marks 2025 Prelims, Mains and Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#What_is_the_UPSC_Exam_Pattern\" >What is the UPSC Exam Pattern?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2025\" >UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Mains_Exam_2025_Pattern\" >UPSC Mains Exam 2025 Pattern<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Interview_Pattern_2025\" >UPSC Interview Pattern 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Total_Marks_Final_Calculation\" >UPSC Total Marks: Final Calculation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Cut-Off_Marks\" >UPSC Cut-Off Marks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Prelims_Cut-Off_Previous_Year_Trends\" >UPSC Prelims Cut-Off (Previous Year Trends)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Mains_Cut-Off_Previous_Year_Trends\" >UPSC Mains Cut-Off (Previous Year Trends)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Final_Cut-Off_Mains_Interview\" >UPSC Final Cut-Off (Mains + Interview)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Negative_Marking\" >UPSC Negative Marking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-total-marks-2025\/#UPSC_Total_Marks_FAQs\" >UPSC Total Marks FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Total Marks are the cumulative marks of the mains and interview stages of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. Understanding the <\/span><b>UPSC total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we will break down the <\/span><b>UPSC total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Prelims, Mains, and Interviews, along with other important details like <\/span><b>UPSC cut-off marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>UPSC optional marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_UPSC_Exam_Pattern\"><\/span><b>What is the UPSC Exam Pattern?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Each stage has a different exam format, marking system, and role in the final selection process. The UPSC exam is conducted in three stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UPSC Mains<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UPSC Interview (Personality Test)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each stage has its own marking scheme, and candidates must clear each stage to move to the next. The <\/span><b>UPSC total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the entire exam are <\/span><b>2025 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here\u2019s a detailed breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Exam_Pattern_2025\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern consists of two objective-type papers: General Studies and CSAT. Each paper is allotted 200 marks, with a total of 400 marks for both. The duration for each paper is 2 hours, and negative marking is applied for incorrect answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consists of two papers: General Studies Paper-I (GS) and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) Paper-II.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>General Studies Paper 1<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>CSAT<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of Paper<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.66 marks for each wrong answer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.83 marks for each wrong answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prelims are designed to test candidates&#8217; basic knowledge of current affairs, general studies, and their aptitude. It is essential to note that candidates must clear both papers independently to proceed to the Mains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_Exam_2025_Pattern\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains Exam 2025 Pattern<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Mains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a descriptive exam consisting of nine papers. These papers test a candidate&#8217;s in-depth knowledge and writing skills. The exam pattern for Mains is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Number of Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 9 (Including 4 General Studies papers, 1 Essay paper, 2 Language papers, and 2 Optional papers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1750<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 3 hours for each paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Negative Marking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No negative marking in the Mains exam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>UPSC Exam Pattern 2025 Mains<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name of Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Maximum Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>Qualifying Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper A<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Language<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper B<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>Merit Papers<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies-I<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper III<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies -II<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper IV<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies -III<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper V<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Studies -IV<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper VI<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper VII<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optional Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>1750 Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Interview_Pattern_2025\"><\/span><b>UPSC Interview Pattern 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Interview<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the final stage of the Civil Services Examination. It is commonly referred to as the <\/span><b>Personality Test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the candidate&#8217;s overall personality is assessed. It has <\/span><b>Total <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">275 mar<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Total_Marks_Final_Calculation\"><\/span><b>UPSC Total Marks: Final Calculation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are calculated by adding the Mains and Interview marks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UPSC Mains Total Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1750<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>UPSC Interview Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 275<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Final UPSC Total Marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prelims marks are not added to the final score. They are only used to shortlist candidates for the Mains.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Cut-Off_Marks\"><\/span><b>UPSC Cut-Off Marks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>UPSC cut off marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> vary every year depending on factors like the difficulty level of the exam and the number of vacancies. To clear the exam, candidates must score above the cutoff in both Prelims and Mains. The final cutoff is based on the <\/span><b>UPSC total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Mains + Interview).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Prelims_Cut-Off_Previous_Year_Trends\"><\/span><b>UPSC Prelims Cut-Off (Previous Year Trends)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Prelims cut-off varies each year based on factors like the number of vacancies and exam difficulty. It is released after the exam and helps candidates understand the minimum marks needed to qualify for Mains:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cut-Off Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">88-95<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85-90<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75-80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">70-75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Mains_Cut-Off_Previous_Year_Trends\"><\/span><b>UPSC Mains Cut-Off (Previous Year Trends)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UPSC Mains cut-off is the minimum score required to qualify for the Interview stage. It depends on factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and overall performance in the Mains exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cut-Off Marks (Out of 1750)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">750-780<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">710-740<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">650-680<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">640-670<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Final_Cut-Off_Mains_Interview\"><\/span><b>UPSC Final Cut-Off (Mains + Interview)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Final Cut-Off is the minimum combined score of Mains and Interview required for selection. It determines the final merit list and varies based on category and overall competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cut-Off Marks (Out of 2025)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">950-1020<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">910-970<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">850-900<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">820-870<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final merit list is based on <\/span><b>UPSC Mains total marks (1750) + UPSC Interview marks (275). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates scoring above the cutoff secure a place in the Civil Services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Negative_Marking\"><\/span><b>UPSC Negative Marking<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a detailed analysis of the Negative Marking of each stage of the UPSC Exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Negative Marking<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prelims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper I (General Studies)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.66 marks deducted per wrong answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper II (CSAT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.83 marks deducted per wrong answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mains<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No negative marking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personality Test<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No marks are deducted, but performance impacts the final score<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the <\/span><b>UPSC total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the exam pattern is the first step toward effective preparation. The exam is divided into three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview, with a total of <\/span><b>2025 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Focus on each stage, especially the <\/span><b>UPSC Mains total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>UPSC optional marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as they play a crucial role in the final selection. With consistent effort and the right strategy, you can crack the UPSC exam and achieve your dream of becoming a civil servant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>IAS Hub Courses for the upcoming UPSC Prelims 2025 and Mains Exam<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>Related Articles<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=924&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Exam<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=803&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Application Form<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=799&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Exam Pattern<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-otr-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC OTR 2025<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Total_Marks_FAQs\"><\/span><b>UPSC Total Marks FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-1005 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-1005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-1005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-1005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-1005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-1005.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1738849595\"><div id=\"sp-ea-1005\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10050\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10050\" aria-controls=\"collapse10050\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the UPSC total marks for the entire exam?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse10050\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1005\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10050\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>UPSC total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are <\/span><b>2025 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which include 1750 marks for Mains and 275 marks for the Interview.<\/span><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10051\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10051\" aria-controls=\"collapse10051\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many marks are there in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10051\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1005\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10051\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>UPSC Prelims total marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are <\/span><b>400 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (200 marks for GS and 200 marks for CSAT).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10052\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10052\" aria-controls=\"collapse10052\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are UPSC Prelims marks added to the final score?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10052\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1005\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10052\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, Prelims marks are only used to shortlist candidates for the Mains. They are not added to the final score.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10053\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10053\" aria-controls=\"collapse10053\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the weightage of UPSC optional marks?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10053\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1005\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10053\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>UPSC optional marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are <\/span><b>500 marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> (250 marks for each optional paper) and contribute significantly to the final score.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-10054\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse10054\" aria-controls=\"collapse10054\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How are UPSC cut off marks determined?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse10054\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-1005\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-10054\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><b>UPSC cut off marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are determined based on factors like the difficulty level of the exam, number of vacancies, and candidates\u2019 performance.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn everything about UPSC total marks 2025, including Prelims, Mains, and Interview marks. 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