Hyderabad: Following the conclusion of the UPSC Prelims Exam 2024, unofficial cut-offs and answer keys have been released by reputable coaching centers, indicating a potential increase compared to last year.
According to analyses by leading institutes such as Vajiram and Ravi, the expected cut-off for general category aspirants ranges between 95-100 marks. StudyIQ, another esteemed online platform for UPSC preparation, forecasts similar figures. Expected cut-offs for other categories are outlined below:
- General: 95-100 marks
- EWS: 86-90 marks
- OBC: 89-95 marks
- SC: 80-86 marks
- ST: 74-80 marks
Last year, the cut-off stood at 75.41 marks for general category aspirants, with corresponding figures for OBC and EWS being 74.75 and 68.02 marks, respectively.
The official UPSC Prelims cut-off for 2024 has yet to be announced, but expectations are high for an increase based on current assessments.
The UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 was conducted under stringent security measures on June 16, across multiple centers in India, following its postponement from May 26 due to the Lok Sabha elections. The Civil Services Exam, conducted annually in three stages—preliminary, main, and interview—aims to select candidates for prestigious roles including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS).
