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UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2025 - Check IAS Solution Key PDFs
Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jul 03, 2025 12:21 PM IST | #UPSC CSE
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Candidates can get the links to download the unofficial UPSC IAS 2025 answer key for GS and CSAT below. Certain coaching institutes release the unofficial UPSC IAS answer key 2025 on their official website. They can check the unofficial UPSC IAS answer key in the table below. Union Public Services Commission will release the UPSC Civil Service 2025 answer key on the official website, upsc.gov.in.
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- UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2025 (official)
- How to Download UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2025?
- UPSC Civil Services Answer Key - Previous Year’s
- UPSC Civil Services Result 2025
The official UPSC CSE answer key 2025 will be available for download after the selection process at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can use the UPSC IAS answer key 2025 to gauge their performance in the UPSC IAS exam. Candidates can download copies of the UPSC 2025 answer key using the links below.
UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2025 (official)
Paper | Answer Key (All Sets A, B, C, D) |
General Studies Paper 1 | Download here |
General Studies Paper 2 | Download here |
UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2025 Dates
Check below the dates pertaining to the release of the official and unofficial UPSC Civil Services 2025 answer key.
IAS Prelims Answer Key Dates
Events | Dates |
Date of Preliminary Exam | May 25, 2025 |
Release of IAS answer key (unofficial) | May 25, 2025 |
UPSC Civil Services answer key (official) | To be Announced |
IAS Main Answer Key 2025 Dates
Events | Dates |
Date of IAS Main Exam | August 22, 2025 |
Release of IAS answer key (unofficial) | To be notified |
UPSC Civil Services answer key (official) | To be notified |
How to Download UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2025?
Follow the steps given below to download the answer key of UPSC Civil Services.
Steps to Download IAS Answer Key 2025
Go to the question as per your question paper set below and check the correct key or click on the links ‘UPSC Civil Services answer key’ published by the coaching institutes below.
The UPSC IAS answer key has been provided set-wise for General Studies Papers 1 and 2.
Choose the set provided to you during the IAS exam 2025 .
On the new page, the UPSC prelims answer key in the PDF file will open.
Download the UPSC Civil Services answer key and save it.
UPSC Civil Services Answer Key - Previous Year’s
UPSC CSE Answer Key 2024 (Prelims)
Paper | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
General Studies Paper 1 | ||||
General Studies Paper 2 |
UPSC CSE Answer Key 2023 (Prelims)
Paper | Answer Key (All Sets A, B, C, D) |
General Studies Paper 1 | |
General Studies Paper 2 |
UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2022 - Previous Year’s
Paper | Answer Key (All Sets A, B, C, D) |
General Studies Paper 1 | |
General Studies Paper 2 |
UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2021
Paper | Answer Key (All Sets A, B, C, D) |
General Studies Paper 1 | |
General Studies Paper 2 |
UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2020
Paper | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
General Studies Paper 1 | ||||
General Studies Paper 2 | Download Here | Download Here | Download Here | Download Here |
UPSC Civil Services Question Papers 2019 for Prelims (Set A, B, C, D)
Question Set | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
Download Link Paper I | ||||
Download Link Paper II |
UPSC Civil Services Prelims Answer 2019 by Various Institutes
Download the UPSC 2019 answer key by various institutes through the links given below. The links will be activated once it is released.
Name of Institute | GS Paper 1 UPSC 2019 Answer Key | GS Paper 2 UPSC 2019 Answer Key |
Available Soon | ||
Available Soon | ||
NeoStencil | ||
Dhyeya IAS | Available Soon | |
Drishti IAS | ||
Shankar IAS Academy | Available Soon | |
Springboard Academy | Available Soon | |
Rau's IAS | ||
Insights IAS | Download Here |
UPSC Civil Services Answer Key - Previous Year's
Year | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
2018 | ||
2017 | ||
2016 |
How to Use UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2025 to calculate score?
As per the marking scheme, for the correct answer in General Studies Paper 1, candidates will score 2 marks while it is 2.5 marks for GS Paper 2. For incorrect answers in both papers, 1/3 marks will be deducted.
Marking Scheme of UPSC Civil Services 2025
Specifications | Marking Scheme |
Correct response |
|
Negative marking | - 1/3 of marks allotted for each question |
Marks deducted in Paper I | 0.66 marks |
Marks deducted in Paper I | 0.83 marks |
Total marks of prelims | 400 (Paper I - 200 marks, Paper II - 200 marks) |
The score for Paper I | Correct responses out of 100 X 2 marks – 0.66 marks for each incorrect answer |
The score for Paper II | Correct responses out of 80 X 2.5 marks – 0.83 marks for each incorrect answer |
Aggregate score | (Correct answers in Paper I x 2) + (Correct responses in Paper II x 2.5) – (Number of incorrect response x marks deducted for each incorrect answer) |
UPSC Civil Services Answer Key 2025 - Benefits
Using the UPSC Civil Services prelims answer key, candidates will be able to check the correct answers.
Based on the number of answers marked correctly and incorrectly in the IAS exam 2025 , candidates can calculate the probable score.
Candidates can analyse their performance based on the score
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UPSC Civil Services 2025 Qualifying Marks
The examination authority decides the qualifying marks for General Studies Studies Paper II which is 33%. There are no qualifying marks for General Studies Paper I. Candidates are required to secure the qualifying marks to pass Paper II. Besides the qualifying marks, UPSC also determines the overall UPSC IAS 2025 cut off marks for the preliminary exam on the basis of General Studies (GS) Paper I only.
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The UPSC IAS 2025 result will be released by the Commission online at upsc.gov.in. On the basis of the IAS result 2025, candidates are selected for the mains exam. Civil Services Examination is one of the most coveted exams in the country conducted by UPSC to select candidates for various administrative services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service, Indian Revenue Service (IRS), etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I raise objections in the UPSC IAS answer key?
The facility to raise objections in the IAS answer key will not be provided by UPSC.
2. When does the official UPSC CSE 2025 answer key be released?
The official UPSC IAS 2025 answer key will be released after the conclusion of all stages of the exam.
3. How can I get UPSC official answer key?
You can download the official UPSC IAS answer key on the official website. Refer to the article above for detailed steps on how to download the IAS Answer key.
4. Can I crack UPSC by reading only newspapers?
While reading newspapers is very important for learning about current affairs, newspapers alone cannot cover the entire UPSC CSE syllabus. For other study materials you can use for IAS preparation, refer to our Best books for the UPSC IAS page.
5. Does the UPSC have negative marking?
Yes, the UPSC IAS exam 2025 has a negative marking of ⅓ marks for incorrect answers in the prelims papers.
6. What is the date of IAS exam 2025?
The UPSC IAS exam was conducted on May 25, 2025. The UPSC CSE Mains exam will be conducted from August 22, 2025 onwards.
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Previa Gayu 21 June,2025
If a person has undergone heart surgery for ASD which means Atrial Septal Defect and is now medically fit then they can apply for the IAS exam There is no restriction for such candidates if their physical and mental condition is stable and they can perform the duties required in civil services However selection to IAS also depends on passing the medical test conducted after clearing the main exam and interview If the person has any lasting disability due to the heart condition and it is certified by a government medical board then they may be considered under the benchmark disability category as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act In such cases the candidate may come under reservation for persons with disabilities in the specific category mentioned by the medical authority It is always advised to check the official UPSC notification and consult with a government hospital for proper disability certification before applying
Previa Gayu 21 June,2025
Hello ,
If you want to give IAS exam then you should complete your graduation first or also if you are in your last year of graduation then you can fill the application form.
To know more, refer this:
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-application-form
I hope this helps you!
Sakshi Sharma 27 May,2025
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Yes, even if you have an ECE diploma, you can still become an IAS officer. However, you must graduate from an accredited college in any field in order to apply for the IAS exam (UPSC). A diploma is insufficient on its own.
First, enroll in a degree program such as a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Tech (lateral entry is acceptable). You can then get ready for the IAS exam. Many IAS officers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or diploma programs. So don't worry, just finish your graduation first and move on.
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