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UPSC Prelims — CSAT Paper II

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UPSC Prelims — CSAT Paper II

Civil Services Aptitude Test — qualifying paper

20-question mock35 min55% pass markIndia

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From practice to the real exam

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CSAT is Paper II of Prelims
You take it the same day as GS Paper I. It is qualifying — minimum 33% to be eligible for Mains.
02
Same registration as Prelims
No separate application. CSAT is part of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
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Sit the exam
80 questions, 2 hours, negative marking. Tests aptitude, logical reasoning, comprehension.
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
01Quantitative aptitude
40%8 questions
02Logical reasoning
25%5 questions
03Decision making
15%3 questions
04Reading comprehension
10%2 questions
05Interpersonal skills
10%2 questions
Your study path
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Frequently asked questions

Is the UPSC Prelims — CSAT Paper II practice test free?

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How many questions are in the UPSC Prelims — CSAT Paper II quiz?

Each UPSC Prelims — CSAT Paper II attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 120 minutes under realistic timed conditions.

Can I retake the UPSC Prelims — CSAT Paper II test, and are the questions randomised?

Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.

What score do I need to pass the UPSC Prelims — CSAT Paper II?

The pass mark used in this simulation is 55%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.