UPSC Prelims 2026 Answer Key — CSAT Paper 2
Check your CSAT Paper 2 answers, calculate your score instantly, and verify your qualifying status against the 33% threshold. Compare answers across top coaching institutes.
CSAT Qualifying Status Check
Total Marks
200
80 Questions x 2.5 marks
Qualifying Threshold
33%
66.67 / 200 marks
Negative Marking
-0.833
1/3 of 2.5 per wrong answer
Important: CSAT is Qualifying Only
Your CSAT score is not added to the merit list. Only your GS Paper 1 score determines your Prelims rank. However, if you score below 66.67 marks in CSAT, your GS Paper 1 will not be evaluated at all. You need to answer at least 27 questions correctly (with zero wrong answers) to safely qualify.
80
Questions
2 hrs
Duration
200
Total Marks
66.67
Qualifying Marks
CSAT Answer Key Comparison — All 80 Questions
Compare CSAT Paper 2 answer keys from leading coaching institutes. Questions where institutes disagree are highlighted for your reference.
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CSAT Paper 2 Subject Areas
Comprehension
Passage-based questions testing reading comprehension, inference, and analysis
Approx. 25-30 questions
Logical Reasoning
Syllogisms, arrangements, coding-decoding, blood relations, and puzzles
Approx. 15-20 questions
Analytical Ability
Statements & assumptions, conclusions, arguments, and course of action
Approx. 8-12 questions
Data Interpretation
Tables, charts, graphs — extracting and computing data from visual formats
Approx. 10-15 questions
Decision Making
Situational judgment and ethical decision-making scenarios
Approx. 5-8 questions
Basic Numeracy
Number systems, order of magnitude, ratios, percentages, and basic math
Approx. 5-10 questions
Calculate Your CSAT Score Instantly
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| Scenario | Correct | Wrong | Unattempted | Net Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Qualify | 40 | 20 | 20 | 83.34 | Qualified |
| Borderline | 30 | 10 | 40 | 66.67 | Just Qualified |
| At Risk | 28 | 15 | 37 | 57.51 | Not Qualified |
| Minimum Correct (0 wrong) | 27 | 0 | 53 | 67.50 | Qualified |
Formula: Net Score = (Correct x 2.5) - (Wrong x 0.833). Qualifying mark = 66.67 (33% of 200).
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