GS Paper 1 (General Studies)

  • Total questions: 100
  • Maximum marks: 200 (2 marks per question)
  • Negative marking: -0.66 marks (1/3rd) for each wrong answer
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Qualifying: Must clear both GS and CSAT to qualify for Mains

CSAT Paper 2

  • Total questions: 80
  • Maximum marks: 200 (2.5 marks per question)
  • Negative marking: -0.83 marks (1/3rd) for each wrong answer
  • Qualifying marks: 33% (66/200) — only qualifying, not counted for merit

Strategy Tips

  • Attempt only when you can eliminate at least 2 options — random guessing loses marks
  • Aim for 90+ correct with under 15 wrong for a safe score
  • Time management: ~1.2 minutes per question — flag and revisit tough ones
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