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UPSC Prelims Result 2024: Check Result, Expected Cut Off & More

Last updated on December 19th, 2024 Posted on December 18, 2024 by  113545
UPSC Prelims Result 2024

The wait for the much-anticipated UPSC Prelims Result 2024 has, finally, come to an end. The UPSC has announced the result of the UPSC Prelims 2024. This article furnishes information about the UPSC Prelims Result 2024, the expected cut off, and other details.

The UPSC Prelims Result 2024 has been officially announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). An analysis of the result can give an insight into some crucial information regarding the UPSC Prelims Exam. Various details regarding the UPSC Prelims Result 2024 are given in the sections that follow.

Exam Date16th June, 2024
Announcement of Results1st July, 2024
Number of Candidates Qualified14,627
Number of Vacancies 1,056
Estimated Number of Candidates Appeared for UPSC Prelims 20245-6 lakhs


Alternatively, one can check the UPSC Prelims Result 2024 by following the steps listed below:

  • Go to the official UPSC website – https://www.upsc.gov.in/
  • Click on the link titled “Written Result: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2024”
  • The UPSC Prelims Result 2024 PDF, containing the roll numbers of successful candidates, will be downloaded.
  • Press “Ctrl+F” on your keyboard to search for your roll number in the UPSC Prelims 2024 Result PDF to know whether you have qualified or not.
  • Once you have found your result, you can print it for your records.

Also Check: UPSC Mains Result 2024 PDF

The exact cut-off for the UPSC Prelims 2024 will be known only after the UPSC releases it officially in around April-May 2025. However, based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of vacancies, and past years’ cut off trends, the expected cut-off for UPSC Prelims 2024 for different categories could fall as follows.

CategoryExpected Cut Off for UPSC Prelims 2024
General Category95 +/- 3 Marks
OBC Category92 +/- 3 Marks
EWS Category85 +/- 3 Marks
SC Category83 +/- 3 Marks
ST Category77 +/- 3 Marks

Note: The above-estimated figures for the UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024 are based on a primary analysis of the UPSC Prelims 2024 Result. These figures will be updated as more details emerge.

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for the General Category is expected to be around 95 +/- 3 marks.

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for the OBC Category is expected to be around 92 +/- 3 marks.

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for the OBC Category is expected to be around 85 +/- 3 marks.

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for SC Category is expected to be around 83 +/- 3 marks.

The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for ST Category is expected to be around 77 +/- 3 marks.

Past years’ trends of cut-off marks for the UPSC Prelims Exam can be seen as follows:

Category202320222021202020192018
General75.4188.2287.5492.519898
OBC74.7587.5489.1289.1295.3496.66
ST47.8269.3570.7168.7177.3483.34
SC59.2574.0875.4174.848284
PWD 140.4049.8468.0270.0653.3473.34
PWD 247.1358.5967.3363.9444.6653.34
PWD 340.4040.4043.0940.8261.3440.00
PWD 533.6841.7645.8042.8661.3445.34
EWS68.0282.8380.1477.5590

The UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 was a well-rounded and challenging examination, testing aspirants across a broad spectrum of topics. The balanced nature of the questions ensured that candidates needed a comprehensive understanding of the subjects along with a keen awareness of current affairs. Now that the UPSC Prelims Result 2024 is out, all the successful aspirants are advised to re-vigor their preparation for the UPSC Mains 2024. Those who couldn’t clear the exam shouldn’t lose hope, your journey is not over yet.

We congratulate all the successful candidates of the UPSC Prelims 2024.

Team NEXT IAS

Was UPSC Prelims 2024 tough?

Based on the analysis of the question paper, the UPSC Prelims 2024 can be categorized as lying between “easy to moderate”.

What is the expected Cut off for UPSC Prelims 2024?

Expected cut off for UPSC Prelims 2024 depends on the category of the candidate. A detailed analysis of the same is given in our category-wise expected cut off for UPSC Prelims 2024.

How is the UPSC Prelims Cut off calculated?

The cut off marks for UPSC Prelims Exam is decided by the UPSC based on various factors such as the number of vacancies, the number of candidates appeared, etc.

Who decides the UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024?

The Cut Off for the each stage of the UPSC Civil Services Examination is finally decided by the UPSC based on various factors. The UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024 will also be decided likewise.

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