UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022 Out: Download UPSC Answer Key PDF for GS 1 and CSAT

UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022

UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022 will be released by the commission within 50 days after the commencement of the examination. However, our team has provided you with the answer key right after the completion of the Prelims exam. Candidates can download the answer key from here.

UPSC administered the UPSC CSE Prelims Exam 2022 on 05 June 2022 in two shifts. Shift 1 includes Paper 1 for General Studies and Paper 2 for CSAT. After the IAS Exam 2022, candidates can download the unofficial UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022 for SET A, B, C, and D. Exam experts shall provide UPSC 2022 prelims question paper with answers so that aspirants can calculate their marks for both Paper 1 and Paper 2. 

• In GS Paper 1, Candidates must secure the minimum cutoff marks to be eligible for the Mains Exam 2022. 
• In the Paper 2 CSAT Exam, candidates must score 33% marks to be qualified. It is a qualifying paper and the marks are not counted.

You must also check the expected UPSC Cutoff to determine your standing in the selection process. You must begin the preparation for IAS Mains Exam 2022. The UPSC prelims 2022 official answer key pdf will be released by UPSC on the official website in due time.

Download UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022 for GS Paper 1

The UPSC Answer Key 2022 has been compiled by our UPSC experts based on the UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2022 PDF. Download the answer key UPSC 2022 paper 1 using the direct link given below. 

• UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022 PDF - GS Paper 1 

Download UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022 for CSAT 

UPSC Prelims Exam 2022 was held on 05 June 2022. Download the UPSC CSAT 2022 answer key PDF using the direct link mentioned below. 

• UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022 for CSAT

UPSC Prelims 2022 Answer Key in Hindi

Download the UPSC prelims 2022 question paper PDF in Hindi answer key for both GS paper 1 and CSAT. 

• UPSC Prelims 2022 Answer Key in Hindi
• UPSC Prelims CSAT Answer Key 2022 in Hindi

UPSC Prelims Answer Key Dates 2022

It is important to note all the important dates concerning UPSC Answer Key 2022

How to Download Official UPSC Prelims Answer Key PDF 2022?

After the complete IAS selection process, UPSC will release the UPSC Answer Key for UPSC CSE Prelims 2022 on the website, i.e. the UPSC CSE 2022 answer key will be available in October 2022, tentatively. Answer keys for UPSC CSE Prelims 2022 are available in pdf format. The UPSC Prelims 2022 answer key can be downloaded by candidates using the direct link mentioned below

Follow the steps mentioned below to download IAS 2022 prelims answer key official 

• Step 1: To obtain the UPSC 2022 Official Answer Key, go to the above-mentioned direct link.
• Step 2: Select the ‘examination' tab from the drop-down menu. Select it by clicking on it.
• Step 3: You'll see a drop-down menu appear. The option 'Answer key' will appear.
• Step 4: Go to the ‘answer key' link and click it.
• Step 5: A new page with the solution key for each year and examination will open. Look for the UPSC CSE preliminary exam in 2022.
• Step 6: Download your answer key for Sets A, B, C, and D.
• Step 7: Evaluate your marks using the Setwise UPSC Answer key.

How to calculate Prelims Marks with UPSC Answer Key?

To calculate the Prelims Marks 2022, refer to the UPSC CSE 2022 answer key mentioned here.

How To Calculate UPSC Prelims Marks for Paper 1?

• There are 100 Questions in the UPSC IAS Prelims 2021 GS-Paper which carry 200 marks.
• Each question carries two marks.
• For each incorrect answer, 0.66 marks will be deducted.
• Total marks obtained by the Aspirant = Number of correct answers X 2 – Number of incorrect answers X 0.33

How to calculate UPSC Prelims Marks for CSAT?

• There are 80 Questions in the UPSC IAS Prelims 2020 CSAT Paper II which carry 200 marks.
• Each question carries 2.5 marks.
• For each incorrect answer, 0.825 marks will be deducted.
• Total marks obtained by the Aspirant = Number of correct answers X 2.5 – Number of incorrect answers X 0.825
• Only 33% of marks are required to qualify for Paper-2.

Note: There will be no marks deducted for that question that is left blank. 

Download IAS Prelims Answer key PDF [2015 to 2021]

Download the previous year UPSC Prelims Answer Key PDF using the direct link mentioned below. 

UPSC Prelims Answer Key 2020

UPSC Prelims Exam 2020 was conducted on 04 October 2021. As per the paper pattern, Two papers were conducted, Paper 1 for General Studies and Paper 2 for CSAT. Candidates can download UPSC 2020 prelims question paper with answers from the direct link mentioned below. 

Exam Experts have provided IAS Prelims Answer Key 2020 for SET 1, B, C, and D. Both IAS Prelims Paper 1 Answer key and Paper 2 answer key are mentioned below.

• UPSC IAS Prelims 2020 Question Paper with Answer Key and Exam Paper Analysis

Download IAS prelims question papers PDF of Paper 1 and Paper 2 for SET A, B, C, & D here. 

UPSC 2019 Prelims Answer Key

The Union Public Service Commission conducted the UPSC CSE Prelims 2019 exam on 02nd June 2019. In UPSC CSE Prelims 2019, the questions asked in Paper 1 were as usual more conceptual rather than factual. The question paper had touched upon almost all the areas of the prescribed syllabus. Download the official UPSC Answer Key for Prelims 2019 for Both GS & CSAT. 

UPSC Prelims Answer Key- Previous Year Cut Off

Candidates can review the UPSC IAS Prelims Previous Year Cut Off and prepare appropriately, bearing in mind the changes in the cut-off during the year 2015-2019. The provided cut-off is based on a total of 200 points.