Prelims Test Series 2025-26

UPSC Prelims Test Series Programme 2025 is designed by Digitalshikshaics to enhance and level up the preparation of aspirants and help them to score good to crack Civil Services Examination.

The main objective of this Programme is to prepare candidates for:

  • General Studies Paper I
  • General Studies Paper II i.e.CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test)
  • Along with Current Affairs as it forms the major part of the UPSC CSE Preparation.

Most of the current affairs questions in the preliminary exam require a thorough comprehension and clarity of the concepts and in-depth understanding. A candidate can read any reputable newspaper (The Hindu, The Times of India, The Indian Express, etc.) to stay updated as a newspaper is like a bible for anyone preparing for the UPSC CSE exam.

Prelims Test Series

In order to help candidates with their comprehensive preparation, revision, and simulation of an examination environment, as well as time and stress management, Digitalshikshaics offers both Full Length and Sectional Prelims Test Series. Candidates are encouraged to attempt as many questions as possible in order to secure good marks in the UPSC Prelims Test Series 2024. Enrolling in our Prelims Test Series and answering as many questions as possible will offer an aspirant a boost in confidence and help him track his preparation as it will give him an idea about which topics requires further studies and improvement.

As we know that both General Studies Paper I (contains 100 questions of 2 marks each) and General Studies Paper II i.e. CSAT (contains 80 questions of 2.5 marks each) are of 200 marks each but General Studies Paper II i.e. CSAT is qualifying in nature i.e.33%(66 marks out of 200).

UPSC CSE PRELIMS Exam Pattern General Studies Paper 1 General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT)
Number of Questions
100 Questions
(Each question is of 2 marks)
80 Questions
(Each question is of 2.5 marks)
Negative Marking
Yes (1/3rd of the maximum marks for the question)
-0.66 marks for every incorrect answer
Yes (1/3rd of the maximum marks for the question)
-0.83 marks for every incorrect answer
Maximum marks
200 Marks
200 Marks
Cut-off Marks
Merit basis [varies every year]
Qualifying in nature – 33% ( 66 marks out of 200 )

A candidate requires certain qualities to clear CSAT like communication skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision making, problem solving ability and general mental ability.

Key Features of Prelims Test Series: