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UPSC Prelims Score Calculator

Calculate your estimated UPSC Prelims score based on your correct, incorrect, and skipped answers.

Total Questions: 100Correct: +2Incorrect: -0.67Max Marks: 200

How UPSC Prelims Scoring Works

GS Paper 1 Marking Scheme

  • Total Questions: 100
  • Each correct answer: +2 marks
  • Each incorrect answer: -0.67 marks (1/3rd negative marking)
  • Unanswered questions: 0 marks
  • Maximum marks: 200

CSAT Paper 2 Marking Scheme

  • Total Questions: 80
  • Each correct answer: +2.5 marks
  • Each incorrect answer: -0.83 marks (1/3rd negative marking)
  • Unanswered questions: 0 marks
  • Maximum marks: 200
  • Qualifying marks: 33% (66.67 marks)
  • CSAT is qualifying only — marks are not added to the merit ranking

Score Calculation Formula

Score = (Correct x Marks per Q) - (Incorrect x Negative marks per Q)

For GS: Score = (Correct x 2) - (Incorrect x 0.67)

For CSAT: Score = (Correct x 2.5) - (Incorrect x 0.83)

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