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UPSC CSAT Paper 2 mock test
Free UPSC CSAT Paper 2 mock test: 80 questions, +2.5/−0.83 marking, scored as pass or fail against the real 33% qualifying cutoff.
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What this paper looks like
CSAT is qualifying only — you need 33% and nothing more. Chasing a high CSAT score is wasted preparation time that belongs in GS. This mock reflects that by showing you a pass or fail against the cutoff rather than a rank, which is how UPSC actually treats the paper.
| Questions | 80 |
|---|---|
| Total marks | 200 |
| Marking | +2.5 correct, −0.83 incorrect |
| Result | Pass/fail against 33% cutoff |
| Duration | 2 hours |
33% of 200 is 66.67 marks — roughly 27 correct answers with nothing wrong. Candidates who fail CSAT usually do so on comprehension speed rather than the mathematics.
Official source and review
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Questions candidates ask
Is CSAT scored or qualifying?
Qualifying only. You need 33% to clear it; scoring higher gives no advantage, and the marks do not count towards Prelims merit.
Why does this mock show pass/fail instead of a score?
Because that is how UPSC treats the paper. Presenting a rank or percentage would encourage optimising something that carries no weight.
How many correct answers do I need to clear CSAT?
Roughly 27 of 80 with no wrong answers, since 33% of 200 marks is 66.67. Negative marking raises that number as errors accumulate.