UPSC IAS Answer Key 2021 (Prelims) - Check UPSC Prelims Answer Keys PDF Here
UPSC IAS Answer key 2021 - The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) releases the official UPSC IAS answer key 2021 on its official website. However, various coaching institutes like Chanakya IAS Academy, Career Launcher, Rau's IAS Circle release the unofficial UPSC IAS 2021 answer key on the same day or one day after the UPSC CSE exam is conducted. In the answer key of UPSC IAS 2021, candidates can check the correct answers to each question asked in the UPSC Prelims 2021. The exam conducting authority, will release the prelims UPSC IAS answer key 2021 after the complete recruitment process of UPSC CSE 2021 is over. UPSC IAS answer key 2021 will be released in PDF format for all IAS question paper sets - A, B, C, and D. In this article, candidates can check all details related to the UPSC IAS 2021 answer key like dates, how to download and benefits here.
UPSC IAS answer key 2021 Dates
From the following table candidates can check the dates related to the IAS answer key 2021.
UPSC IAS Answer Key 2021 Date
Events | IAS Answer Key Dates |
UPSC IAS Prelims 2021 Exam Date | June 27, 2021 |
Release of IAS answer key 2021 (unofficial) | June 27 or 28, 2021 |
UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2021 (official) | After the declaration of result (April 2022) |
Download Previous year UPSC IAS answer key
Candidates can download the UPSC answer key 2021 for 2019 and 2020. Download the answer key from here.
UPSC IAS Answer Key 2020 (Prelims) by Various Institutes Unofficial
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 IAS 2019 Answer Key (Official)
UPSC IAS Exam | Answer Key Download Link | Answer Key Download Link |
UPSC IAS 2019 Answer Key |
UPSC IAS Answer Key 2019, 2018, 2017
Year | GS Paper 1 | GS Paper 2 |
2019 | ||
2018 | ||
2017 | ||
2016 |
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 |
How to download the UPSC IAS answer key 2021?
By referring to the following steps, candidates can check the steps of IAS answer key 2021.
Step 1 - Visit the official website of UPSC - www.upsc.gov.in
Step 2 - Go to the “Examination Tab” and select “Answer Key” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3 - Click on “UPSC Civil Services Examination answer key 2021”
Step 4 - The UPSC IAS 2020 PDF file will open in a new window.
Step 5 - Download the PDF file for future reference.
UPSC IAS Marking Scheme 2021
Correct response | General Studies Paper 1 = 2 General Studies Paper 2 = 2.5 |
Negative marking | -1/3 of marks allotted for each question |
Marks deducted in General Studies Paper 1 | 0.66 marks |
Marks deducted in General Studies Paper I | 0.83 marks |
Total marks of prelims | 400 (Paper I - 200 marks, Paper-II - 200 marks) |
General Studies Paper 1 Score | Correct responses out of 100 X 2 marks – 0.66 marks for each incorrect answer |
General Studies Paper 2 Score | 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) |
Benefits of UPSC IAS answer key 2021
With the help of UPSC IAS answer keys candidates can know their correct and incorrect responses.
The IAS answer key helps in letting them know about the expected marks that they will get in the exam.
With the help of answer key and question papers of the same year, aspirants will also be able to practice for the exam in an efficient way.
UPSC IAS Question Papers 2021
UPSC releases the question papers of IAS, soon after the recruitment process is over. In the previous year UPSC used to upload the question papers after the complete recruitment was over, but from the last couple of years it is seen that the question paper is uploaded a few days after the exam is conducted. Candidates can download the question papers of IAS to practice about the exam and know about the difficulty level of the exam, types of questions asked etc.
UPSC IAS Result 2021
UPSC releases the stage wise result on the UPSC website. The preliminary result is declared within a month of the exam being conducted while the mains result is declared after the interview stage is done. The result is first released roll-number wise and then along with the name and roll-number. Candidates who qualify the preliminary stage will be able to appear in the mains stage of the IAS exam. While making the final result, UPSC will consider the marks of the mains exam and the interview stage. The preliminary stage is just qualifying in nature and the minimum qualifying marks is 33%.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - UPSC IAS Answer Key 2021 (Prelims) - Check UPSC Prelims Answer Keys PDF Here
Question: What is the IAS answer key?
Answer:
The IAS answer key is a document that consists of all the correct answers to the questions that are asked in the exam. The answer key is released officially in a PDF format on the official website of UPSC after the complete recruitment process is over.
Question: How to download the IAS answer key?
Answer:
The steps to download the answer key is mentioned in the article above.
Question: When will the official answer key of IAS be released?
Answer:
The official answer key of IAS will be released after the complete recruitment process of IAS 2021 will be over.
Question: Is there negative marking in the IAS exam?
Answer:
Yes there is negative marking in the prelims stage of the IAS exam.
Question: Can candidates challenge the IAS answer key?
Answer:
No, UPSC doesn't provide the facility to challenge the IAS answer key.
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Questions related to UPSC Civil Services Exam
Which is the best school in india for 11th & 12th and in that school we prepare for ias exam
Hey!
To become IAS, you must satisfy the qualification criteria for same and that involves an undergraduation degree with minimum age of 21 years. You canapply for IAS exam only after you have completed your undergraduation degree. Also, the syllabus of IAS exam includes the syllabus of undergraduation degree generally. So, you must prepare well for your 11th and 12th exams. And later on, when you are pursuing your UG degree then you can do preparation for IAS exam side by side. For more information, you can check this article:
https://competition.careers360.com/exams/upsc-civil-services-exam
Thankyou
Answer laterHello Folks,I am in 6th sem.My birt date is 13/08/2000. Am i eligible for 2021 exam???
Dear Aspirant
A candidate must be between 21 to 32 years of age as on August 1, 2021. UPSC also provides age relaxations to candidates belonging to reserved category. From the following table, candidates can check the relaxation policy as per the category.
IAS Age Relaxation 2021
|
Categories |
Age relaxation |
|
General/UR |
No age relaxation |
|
OBC |
3 years |
|
SC, ST |
5 years |
|
Defense Services Personnel, who got disabled during operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence |
3 years |
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Ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers (CO) and ECOs/SSCOs who will render at least five years Military Service as on August 1, 2021, and have been released |
5 years |
|
ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service as on 1st August 2021 |
5 years |
|
In the following cases:
|
10 years |
|
Candidates ordinarily domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1981, to December 31, 1989. |
5 years
|
For more information use the link
UPSC IAS Eligibility Criteria 2021 - Check Age Limit, Attempts, Qualification (careers360.com)
All the best
is it possible to get good rank in ias exam in the first attempt
Yes, provided , if you get guided in the right manner.
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which collage is better for become IAS
Hello Aspirant,
IAS stands for Indian Administrative Service and is the most superior civil service in India. In order to become an IAS , you need to clear the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission ) exam with top rank, which consists of , prelims stage, mains stage and Personality Test (IAS Interview). Therefore there is no college you can go to become IAS, you need to finish an undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university in India and prepare for the exam either by yourself or through coaching. The preparation can be very intensive , therefore you should be very determined and hard working.
Rau's IAS Study Circle Delhi, Jaipur, Bangalore
Chanakya IAS Academy Delhi
Sathya IAS Academy Chennai
Brain Tree India Hyderabad
Elite Academy Mumba
Astitva I.C.S. Jaipur
ALS IAS Academy Delhi
These are some good coaching centers for UPSC. You can search for good centers based on your location preferences .
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/how-prepare-for-upsc-ias
All the best
What can a 10th std student do if he/she wants to become IAS ? in the sense , start preparing now , read some books related to upsc etc
Hello
To become an IAS officer there is no single course that you have to do. You need to have completed you graduation. So Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a reputed university. After this you need to qualify the Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Exam. The exam itself is structured into three parts – the Preliminary (Civil Services Aptitude Test – CSAT), Main Exam, and finally the Interview.
The UPSC exam is considered to be one of the toughest exam out there and requires a lot of preparation.
So first complete your 12th and graduation and in the meantime read more about the eligibilty criteria like the number of attempts, age limit, etc.
I have shared a link with you below where you can read about the eligibility criteria: https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-eligibility-criteria#IAS-Eligibility-Criteria-2021--Educational-Qualification
Inculcate the habit of reading the daily newspaper and keep yourself aware of latest happenings in the country and the world and note them down in a small diary.
Work on your interpersonal skills and communication skills. Your personality is tested during the interview.
Also NCERT books specially 9th and 10th are very important for your preparation, so study those really well.
Once you finish your 12th, then when you are doing your degree you can also take some online coaching classes, and practice question papers.
It is good that you have an interest in it and dedication to get it from such an early stage. Keep this spirit going and I am sure you will be able to clear the three rounds of UPSC exam.
Good Luck
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