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.
UPSC Prelims Result 2024 – Key Facts
| Exam Date | 16th June, 2024 |
| Announcement of Results | 1st July, 2024 |
| Number of Candidates Qualified | 14,627 |
| Number of Vacancies | 1,056 |
| Estimated Number of Candidates Appeared for UPSC Prelims 2024 | 5-6 lakhs |
Steps to Check UPSC Prelims Result 2024
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.
UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024: Category-wise Estimates
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.
| Category | Expected Cut Off for UPSC Prelims 2024 |
|---|---|
| General Category | 95 +/- 3 Marks |
| OBC Category | 92 +/- 3 Marks |
| EWS Category | 85 +/- 3 Marks |
| SC Category | 83 +/- 3 Marks |
| ST Category | 77 +/- 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.
Expected UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024: General Category
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for the General Category is expected to be around 95 +/- 3 marks.
Expected UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024: OBC Category
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for the OBC Category is expected to be around 92 +/- 3 marks.
Expected UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024: EWS Category
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for the OBC Category is expected to be around 85 +/- 3 marks.
Expected UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024: SC Category
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for SC Category is expected to be around 83 +/- 3 marks.
Expected UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024: ST Category
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 cut off for ST Category is expected to be around 77 +/- 3 marks.
UPSC CSE Prelims Cut-off: Past Years’ Trends
Past years’ trends of cut-off marks for the UPSC Prelims Exam can be seen as follows:
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 75.41 | 88.22 | 87.54 | 92.51 | 98 | 98 |
| OBC | 74.75 | 87.54 | 89.12 | 89.12 | 95.34 | 96.66 |
| ST | 47.82 | 69.35 | 70.71 | 68.71 | 77.34 | 83.34 |
| SC | 59.25 | 74.08 | 75.41 | 74.84 | 82 | 84 |
| PWD 1 | 40.40 | 49.84 | 68.02 | 70.06 | 53.34 | 73.34 |
| PWD 2 | 47.13 | 58.59 | 67.33 | 63.94 | 44.66 | 53.34 |
| PWD 3 | 40.40 | 40.40 | 43.09 | 40.82 | 61.34 | 40.00 |
| PWD 5 | 33.68 | 41.76 | 45.80 | 42.86 | 61.34 | 45.34 |
| EWS | 68.02 | 82.83 | 80.14 | 77.55 | 90 | — |
Conclusion
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
FAQs on UPSC Prelims Result 2024
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.
