UPSC Toppers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nUPSC Cutoff Prelims Last 5 Year Cutoff Analysis<\/b><\/h2>\n
The UPSC cutoff for prelims over the last five years has shown moderate fluctuations depending on the difficulty level of the papers and the dynamic nature of current affairs. For the <\/span>General category<\/b>, the cutoff has typically ranged between <\/span>87 and 95 marks<\/b>, with years like 2020 and 2021 seeing relatively lower scores due to tougher question papers. The <\/span>CSAT paper<\/b> being qualifying in nature has also influenced the overall competition, as many candidates struggle to balance accuracy and time. On the other hand, <\/span>OBC, SC, and ST categories<\/b> have seen cutoffs generally 5\u201310 marks lower than the General category. The trend highlights the growing importance of conceptual clarity and effective time management in tackling the increasingly analytical questions in recent Prelims exams.<\/span><\/p>\nUPSC Cut Off Mains 2025 Detailed Explanation<\/b><\/h2>\n
Candidates Who Score Above The UPSC Cut Off Mains Marks Become Eligible For The Final Stage Of The Selection Process Which Is The Personality Test Or Interview.<\/span><\/p>\nThe UPSC Mains Examination Comprises Nine Papers In Total. Out Of These Seven Papers Are Evaluated For Merit Ranking. The Remaining Two Papers \u2014 The English Language Paper And The Indian Language Paper \u2014 Are Of A Qualifying Nature. Candidates Must Obtain The Minimum Prescribed Marks In These Language Papers To Have Their Merit Papers Considered For Evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\nOnce candidates secure more than the UPSC Cut Off marks for Mains, they are considered eligible for the final round of the selection process, i.e. the Interview.<\/span><\/p>\nUPSC Cut Off Marks Mains For The Last 5 Years<\/b><\/p>\n
The UPSC Cut off for UPSC Mains is the minimum marks to appear for UPSC Interview. It includes 7 merit defining exam papers and 2 qualifying papers. The Table Below Presents Category-Wise UPSC Cut Off for Mains Marks From 2019 To 2023:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Category<\/b><\/td>\n | 2023<\/b><\/td>\n | 2022<\/b><\/td>\n | 2021<\/b><\/td>\n | 2020<\/b><\/td>\n | 2019<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| General<\/span><\/td>\n | 741<\/span><\/td>\n | 748<\/span><\/td>\n | 745<\/span><\/td>\n | 736<\/span><\/td>\n | 751<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| OBC<\/span><\/td>\n | 712<\/span><\/td>\n | 714<\/span><\/td>\n | 707<\/span><\/td>\n | 698<\/span><\/td>\n | 718<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| SC<\/span><\/td>\n | 694<\/span><\/td>\n | 699<\/span><\/td>\n | 700<\/span><\/td>\n | 680<\/span><\/td>\n | 706<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| ST<\/span><\/td>\n | 692<\/span><\/td>\n | 706<\/span><\/td>\n | 700<\/span><\/td>\n | 682<\/span><\/td>\n | 699<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| PWD 1<\/span><\/td>\n | 673<\/span><\/td>\n | 677<\/span><\/td>\n | 688<\/span><\/td>\n | 648<\/span><\/td>\n | 663<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| PWD 2<\/span><\/td>\n | 718<\/span><\/td>\n | 706<\/span><\/td>\n | 712<\/span><\/td>\n | 699<\/span><\/td>\n | 698<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| PWD 3<\/span><\/td>\n | 396<\/span><\/td>\n | 351<\/span><\/td>\n | 388<\/span><\/td>\n | 425<\/span><\/td>\n | 374<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| PWD 5<\/span><\/td>\n | 445<\/span><\/td>\n | 419<\/span><\/td>\n | 560<\/span><\/td>\n | 300<\/span><\/td>\n | 561<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| EWS<\/span><\/td>\n | 706<\/span><\/td>\n | 715<\/span><\/td>\n | 713<\/span><\/td>\n | 687<\/span><\/td>\n | 696<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nUPSC Cutoff Mains Last 5 Year Analysis<\/b><\/h2>\nIn the Mains examination, the UPSC cutoff has remained comparatively stable, reflecting the consistency in evaluation standards and paper difficulty. Over the last five years, the <\/span>General category Mains cutoff<\/b> has typically ranged from <\/span>750 to 790 marks<\/b> out of 1750, depending on the year\u2019s overall performance trend. The slight variations indicate that while the descriptive nature of the exam demands strong analytical and writing skills, the competition remains intense, with only a small margin separating successful candidates from those who fall short. The cutoff analysis also shows that subjects like <\/span>Ethics (GS Paper IV)<\/b> and the <\/span>Essay Paper<\/b> have increasingly become key differentiators in improving overall scores, as they test originality, clarity, and balance in thought.<\/span><\/p>\nUPSC Cut Off Final Result 2025<\/b><\/h2>\nThe UPSC Cut Off 2025 for Final merit list has been released separately for General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD categories. Candidates scoring more than the UPSC Final Cut Off marks are eligible to be appointed for the various Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and Central Services, Group \u2018A\u2019 and Group \u2018B\u2019 posts and the reserve list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n| Category<\/b><\/td>\n | UPSC Cutoff<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off General\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n | 947<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off EWS<\/span><\/td>\n | 917<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off OBC<\/span><\/td>\n | 910<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off SC<\/span><\/td>\n | 880<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off ST<\/span><\/td>\n | 884<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off PwBD-1<\/span><\/td>\n | 876<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off PwBD-2<\/span><\/td>\n | 913<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off PwBD-3<\/span><\/td>\n | 701<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| UPSC Cut off PwBD-5<\/span><\/td>\n | 461<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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