UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is all set to conduct the Civil Services preliminary examination on May 25. The exam comprises two objective-type papers-General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), also known as Paper2. GS Paper I assesses candidates in subjects such as history, geography, political science, economics, and developments in science and technology. The CSAT paper, on the other hand, tests comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical abilities.
UPSC has released the admit cards for prelims on its official website, upsconline.gov.in. Applicants are required to obtain and print their admit cards in advance, as no physical copies will be sent. It is essential to keep the e-Admit Card safe until the final results of the 2025 CSE are announced. Candidates must also go through the "Important Instructions" attached to the admit card thoroughly.
Here Are The Latest Updates On UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates:
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: What's allowed to carry to the exam centre?
Candidates will be allowed to carry their e-admit cards, pen, pencil, identity proof, copies of self-photographs (wherever applicable), and any other items specified in the instructions on the hall ticket to the exam centre.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: What's Not Allowed Inside The Exam Premises?
Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination premises with any bag, baggage, luggage, valuables/costly items, mobile phones, smart/digital watches, other IT gadgets, books, etc.
They are advised not to bring banned items as venue supervisor will not make any arrangement for keeping these items at the centre. In case, a candidate brings any such banned items, he/she will make his/her own arrangement for keeping the same outside the exam centre and the Commission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: By What Time Should You Reach the Exam Centre?
Candidates must note that entry into the examination venue will be closed 30 minutes before the scheduled start of the exam - 9am for the forenoon session and 2pm for the afternoon session. No candidate will be allowed entry after the gate closes.
Candidates are also advised that they will not be permitted to appear at any venue other than the one mentioned on their e-admit card.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: What Should You Do In Case Of discrepancy In Admit Card?
In case of any discrepancy in the e-Admit Card, the same may be
communicated to the Commission immediately by email (at email ID
uscsp-upsc@nic.in) for taking decision in the matter.
UPSC Prelims 2025: Important Instructions For Exam Day
- Key instructions include arriving at the venue 60 minutes before the reporting time and carrying a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving licence) alongside the printed admit card. Digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted.
- Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, study materials, and other prohibited items, are strictly forbidden inside the examination hall.
- Candidates are advised to dress modestly and avoid bringing any banned materials to the examination venue.
- For candidates who have forgotten their Registration ID (RID), the UPSC portal provides a "Forgot RID" option for retrieval using their email ID and date of birth.
- While admit cards can be downloaded on smartphones, using a desktop/laptop for download and printing is recommended for optimal results.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: Here's How To Access Your Admit Card
The UPSC has released the admit cards for prelims on May 13. Registered students can download their admit cards by visiting the commission's official website, upsconline.gov.in.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: What's The Paper Pattern?
The exam comprises two objective-type papers-General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), also known as Paper2. GS Paper I assesses candidates in subjects such as history, geography, political science, economics, and developments in science and technology. The CSAT paper, on the other hand, tests comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical abilities.
