UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the Civil Services Preliminary Examination today, May 25, as scheduled. The exam comprised two objective-type papers: General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), also known as Paper 2.
The GS Paper 1 assessed candidates on subjects such as history, geography, political science, economics, and developments in science and technology. The CSAT paper evaluated comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical abilities. Each paper carried 200 marks.
Candidates were advised to retain their e-Admit Card until the final results of the 2025 Civil Services Examination are announced. They were also instructed to carefully read the "Important Instructions" attached to their admit card.
The exam centre gates closed 30 minutes before the scheduled start time - 9 AM for the morning session and 2 PM for the afternoon session. Candidates were required to reach the venue at least 60 minutes before the reporting time and carry a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving licence) along with a printed copy of the admit card.
Candidates are now eagerly awaiting the release of the answer key and cutoff marks. The prelims results will determine which candidates qualify for the next stage of the Civil Services Examination.
Here Are The Live Updates On UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
UPSC CSE Prelims CSAT Paper 2025 Live: Answer Key Awaited
The commission is expected to release the official answer keys and cut-offs for both papers shortly.
How to Check UPSC Prelims 2025 Results: Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in
- On the homepage, look for the "What's New" or "Examinations" section
- Click on the link titled "UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 Result"
- A PDF file will open containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates
- Use Ctrl + F to search your roll number in the list
- Download and save the result PDF for future reference
UPSC CSE Prelims CSAT Paper 2025 Live: Paper Found To Be Lengthy By Candidate
The UPSC CSAT Paper 2 was conducted as scheduled by the Union Public Service Commission. According to candidate feedback, the paper featured a higher-than-expected number of comprehension passages, contributing to its overall length.
UPSC CSE Prelims GS Paper 1 2025 Live: Exam Difficulty Level
The overall difficulty level of the exam is moderate to difficult. Given the mix of moderate and difficult sections, with some sections leaning more towards being challenging (like Geography and Current Events), the overall difficulty level is reasonably categorised as moderate to difficult.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live: Exam Commenced
The UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination, session two has commenced.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live: No Entry After 1:30 PM.
Students will not be allowed entry after 1:30 PM.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live: Exam Timing
The UPSC CSE exam will commence in one hour. Students must make sure to reach before 30 minutes.
UPSC Exam Timing Live: Check Exam Timing
Exam Timing: The second exam session will start from 2:00 PM for UPSC CSE preliminary examinations.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live: Late Arrival Of Candidates
Students arriving at the examination centre after entry closes will not be allowed inside. Candidates are advised to check the venue details on their e-Admit Card in advance to avoid last-minute issues and reach the centre well before the scheduled time.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Morning Session Exam
Morning session exam started at 9 AM. Candidates are in process of giving their UPSC CSE Prelims exam.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live: Afternoon Session
Afternoon UPSC CSE Preliminary examination will commence from 2 PM. Candidates must ensure to reach the exam centre before 30 minutes.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: What happens if a candidate reports at the examination venue after closure of the entry?
Students arriving at the examination centre after entry closes will not be allowed inside. Candidates are advised to check the venue details on their e-Admit Card in advance to avoid last-minute issues and reach the centre well before the scheduled time.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: What are the timing for reporting at the exam centre?
Candidates must reach the exam centre at least one hour before the exam to ensure smooth entry after necessary protocols. As per the commission's policy, entry closes 30 minutes before each session. For a 9.30AM session, entry closes at 9AM; for a 2.30PM session, it closes at 2PM.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Is it essential to carry Photo ID Card for appearing at an examination/interview?
Candidates must carry their e-admit cards to the examination centre.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Is the General Studies Paper 2 of qualifying nature? What are the Cut-off Marks for this Paper?
Yes, the General Studies Paper 2 is of qualifying nature. The minimum qualifying standards in this Paper as per the examination rules and at present, it is 33 per cent.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Is there any negative marking for wrong answers?
Candidates should note that there is penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Civil Services (Preliminary) examination. There are four alternatives for the answers to every question.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: What are the number of attempts available (category-wise)?
The number of attempts available (category-wise) is as follows: General/EWS - 6, SC/ST - Unlimited, OBC - 9, PwBD - 9 for General/EWS/OBC and Unlimited for SC/ST.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Live Updates: What is the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination?
This examination is meant to serve as a screening test only; the marks obtained in the preliminary examination by the candidates, who are declared qualified for the main examination, are not counted for determining their final order of merit.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: What is the structure of the Civil Services Examination?
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) comprises of two successive stages: the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (CSP) and the Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview).
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 Prelims 2025 Live Updates: 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: 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 Paper 2. 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.
