UPSC Cut Off 2024: Check Expected Prelims Cut Off Marks, Category Wise Qualifying Marks

UPSC Expected Cutoff 2024:  The UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 was held on June 16, with over 13 lakh candidates seated for 1056 vacancies. The difficulty level was moderate to difficult. The expected cutoff marks is prepared here based on feedback shared by candidates. Check here category-wise expected cutoffs

Jun 16, 2024, 17:55 IST
Know the UPSC cut off 2024 for Prelims exam here
Know the UPSC cut off 2024 for Prelims exam here

UPSC Expected Cutoff 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) prelims exam 2024 has been successfully conducted on June 16 at different exam centres in 80 cities across the country. As per the reports, more than 13 lakh candidates have appeared in the UPSC exam for a total of 1056 vacancies.

As per the UPSC analysis and feedback shared by the candidates, the difficulty level of the paper was found to be moderate to difficult. Candidates who have appeared in the exam can check the UPSC Cutoff 2024 to know their possibilities of selection for the main exam. 

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Given the exam's relative difficulty, the UPSC 2024 preliminary cutoff is expected to be higher than it was in the previous year. Along with the results declaration, the official UPSC Prelims cutoff mark for 2024 is expected to be made public. In the meantime, applicants who took the examination can check their UPSC Prelims Cutoff Score, which was calculated by experts utilising the input they received from candidates.

UPSC IAS Expected Cut Off 2024

The UPSC conducts the Civil Service Examination (CSE) every year to recruit candidates for Group A and B services. UPSC declares the prelims cutoff to shortlist candidates for the main examination. If the aspirants fail to obtain marks equal to or higher than the cut-off marks as decided by the UPSC, then their names/roll numbers will not be placed on the merit list. As the cut-off marks are yet to be released, candidates can go through the UPSC IAS expected cutoff marks below to anticipate their selection chances for the next round.

UPSC Expected Cut Off 2024

Candidates who appeared in the UPSC CSE 2024 exam must check the expected cut-off marks for all the categories. It will help them predict their chances of achieving success in the prelims exam. UPSC GS Paper 2 (CSAT) is qualifying in nature. This means that students who take the paper must score at least 33% to be eligible for the UPSC main exam. The marks scored in the CSAT will not be included in determining the merit of students who qualify for the main exam. Based on the feedback of the exam-takers, the experts have compiled category-wise UPSC IAS expected cut off marks for the prelims exam below.

 Category Expected Cut off 2024
General 85-90
EWS 76-81
OBC 83-88
SC 70-75
ST 63-68
PwBD-1 53-58
PwBD-2 53-58
PwBD-3 40-45
PwBD-5 42-47

Note: Cutoff are written based on feedbacks shared by candidates and experts, actual cutoff may vary

UPSC CSE Cutoff Marks 2024: Deciding Factors

The UPSC decides IAS exam cut-off marks based on numerous factors. These factors vary every year. Here are the list of factors affecting the UPSC CSE prelims cutoff marks are detailed below:

  • Number of Applicants: The total number of applicants contributes to deciding the UPSC CSE cutoff marks. A huge number of applicants increases the competition level resulting in increased cutoff marks.
  • Vacancies: The number of vacancies plays a pivotal role in deciding the UPSC CSE cutoff marks. If the number of UPSC CSE vacancies is low, then cutoff marks will also be low.
  • Difficulty level: The difficulty level of questions also decides the UPSC CSE cutoff marks. If the level of questions is difficult, the cutoff marks will also increase and vice-versa.
  • Candidate’s Performance: The marks secured in the preliminary exam also help in determining the UPSC CSE cutoff marks. If a huge number of test-takers achieve high marks in the exam, the cutoff will also increase.

How to Download UPSC CSE Cutoff 2024?

The commission releases the official UPSC CSE cutoff pdf after the preliminary exam is conducted successfully. Follow the steps shared below to check the UPSC CSE exam cutoff marks with ease.

Step 1: Go to the official UPSC website. 

Step 2: Click the “Examination then on Cut-Off Marks” download link on the homepage.

Step 3: The category-wise cutoff will be displayed on the desktop.

Step 4: Save, download, or print the copies of the cutoff PDF for future use.

UPSC Prelims Previous Year Cutoff 2024: Category Wise cutoff score for Gen/OBC/EWS/SC/ST

UPSC Expected Cutoff 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) prelims exam 2024 has been successfully conducted on June 16 at different exam centres in 80 cities across the country. As per the reports, more than 13 lakh candidates have appeared in the UPSC exam for a total of 1056 vacancies.

As per the UPSC analysis and feedback shared by the candidates, the difficulty level of the paper was found to be moderate. Candidates who have appeared in the exam can check the UPSC Cutoff 2024 to know their possibilities of selection for the main exam. 

Given the exam's relative difficulty, the UPSC 2024 preliminary cutoff is expected to be higher than it was in the previous year. Along with the results declaration, the official UPSC Prelims cutoff mark for 2024 is expected to be made public. In the meantime, applicants who took the examination can check their UPSC Prelims Cutoff Score, which was calculated by experts utilising the input they received from candidates.

UPSC IAS Expected Cut Off 2024

The UPSC conducts the Civil Service Examination (CSE) every year to recruit candidates for Group A and B services. UPSC declares the prelims cutoff to shortlist candidates for the main examination. If the aspirants fail to obtain marks equal to or higher than the cut-off marks as decided by the UPSC, then their names/roll numbers will not be placed on the merit list. As the cut-off marks are yet to be released, candidates can go through the UPSC IAS expected cutoff marks below to anticipate their selection chances for the next round.

UPSC CSE Cutoff Marks 2024: Deciding Factors

The UPSC decides IAS exam cut-off marks based on numerous factors. These factors vary every year. Here are the list of factors affecting the UPSC CSE prelims cutoff marks are detailed below:

  • Number of Applicants: The total number of applicants contributes to deciding the UPSC CSE cutoff marks. A huge number of applicants increases the competition level resulting in increased cutoff marks.
  • Vacancies: The number of vacancies plays a pivotal role in deciding the UPSC CSE cutoff marks. If the number of UPSC CSE vacancies is low, then cutoff marks will also be low.
  • Difficulty level: The difficulty level of questions also decides the UPSC CSE cutoff marks. If the level of questions is difficult, the cutoff marks will also increase and vice-versa.
  • Candidate’s Performance: The marks secured in the preliminary exam also help in determining the UPSC CSE cutoff marks. If a huge number of test-takers achieve high marks in the exam, the cutoff will also increase.

How to Download UPSC CSE Cutoff 2024?

The commission releases the official UPSC CSE cutoff pdf after the preliminary exam is conducted successfully. Follow the steps shared below to check the UPSC CSE exam cutoff marks with ease.

Step 1: Go to the official UPSC website. 

Step 2: Click the “Examination then on Cut-Off Marks” download link on the homepage.

Step 3: The category-wise cutoff will be displayed on the desktop.

Step 4: Save, download, or print the copies of the cutoff PDF for future use.

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UPSC Prelims Previous Year Cutoff 2024: Category Wise cutoff score for Gen/OBC/EWS/SC/ST

Here, we have tabulated the previous 5 years preliminary cutoffs for each category.

Category

UPSC Cut Off 2023

UPSC Cut Off 2022

UPSC Cut Off 2021

UPSC Cut Off 2020

UPSC Cut Off 2019

General

75.41

88.22

87.54

92.51

98

EWS

68.02

82.83

80.14

77.55

90

OBC

74.75

87.54

84.85

89.12

95.34

SC

59.25

74.08

75.41

74.84

82

ST

47.82

69.35

70.71

68.71

77.34

PwBD-1

40.4

49.84

68.02

70.06

53.34

PwBD-2

47.13

58.59

67.33

63.94

44.66

PwBD-3

40.4

40.4

43.09

40.82

54.66

PwBD-5

33.68

41.76

45.8

42.86

61.34

UPSC Previous Year Cutoff Marks

An analysis of previous year's cutoffs can help make an informed estimation. Every year, UPSC releases the cutoff marks after the declaration of the final results. Previous years cutoff released by commission are tabulated below

UPSC cutoff 2023

The cutoff marks released by UPSC for 2023 is tabulated below

Exam

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

PwBD-1

PwBD-2

PwBD-3

PwBD-5

Prelims

75.41

68.02

74.75

59.25

47.82

40.4

47.13

40.4

33.68

Mains

741

706

712

694

692

673

718

396

445

Final

953

923

919

890

891

894

930

756

589

UPSC cutoff 2022

The cutoff marks released by UPSC for 2022 is tabulated below

Exam

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

PwBD-1

PwBD-2

PwBD-3

PwBD-5

Prelims

88.22

82.83

87.54

74.08

69.35

49.84

58.59

40.4

41.76

Mains

748

715

714

699

706

677

706

351

419

Final

960

926

923

893

900

879

913

632

590

UPSC cutoff 2021

The cutoff marks released by UPSC for 2021 is tabulated below

Exam

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

PwBD-1

PwBD-2

PwBD-3

PwBD-5

Prelims

87.54

80.14

84.85

75.41

70.71

68.02

67.33

43.09

45.8

Mains

745

713

707

700

700

668

712

388

560

Final

953

916

910

886

883

892

932

689

701

UPSC cutoff 2020

The cutoff marks released by UPSC for 2020 is tabulated below

Exam

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

PwBD-1

PwBD-2

PwBD-3

PwBD-5

Prelims

92.51

77.55

89.12

74.84

68.71

70.06

63.94

40.82

42.86

Mains

736

687

698

680

682

648

699

425

300

Final

944

894

907

875

876

867

910

675

465

UPSC cutoff 2019

The cutoff marks released by UPSC for 2019 is tabulated below

Exam

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

PwBD-1

PwBD-2

PwBD-3

PwBD-5

Prelims

98

90

95.34

82

77.34

53.34

44.66

40.66

61.34

Mains

751

696

718

706

699

663

698

374

561

Final

961

909

925

898

893

861

890

653

708

The above expected cutoff are written based on primary feedbacks shared by candidates. This number will help candidates to get the rough picture of minimum qualifying marks and start preparing for the main examination.

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FAQs

  • What factors determine the UPSC cutoff?
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    Some of the factors responsible for deciding the UPSC cutoff are the total number of exam takers, vacancies, category, difficulty level, etc.
  • How to check the UPSC CSE cutoff 2024?
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    Candidates can check the UPSC CSE cutoff marks on the official UPSC portal or click the direct link above. Check this article to learn about the UPSC expected cut off marks for all the categories.
  • What is the UPSC Cutoff 2024?
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    The Union Public Service Commission releases the UPSC CSE Cutoff for all categories. Scoring more than or equal to the minimum marks is mandatory to get shortlisted for the next round.

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