UPSC (Prelims) Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions

    Full-length papers · +2 Correct, −0.66 Incorrect, 0 Unattempted

    Sitting a past paper end to end is the single best way to find out where you actually stand in UPSC (Prelims). Each paper below opens in the same test interface as a live exam — timed, with the official marking scheme — and gives you a subject-wise breakdown plus a full solution for every question the moment you submit.

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    UPSC (Prelims) Previous Year Papers — Frequently Asked Questions

    Are these the actual UPSC (Prelims) question papers?

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    Papers marked "Official paper" reproduce the questions of that year's paper. Papers marked "Practice paper" are written in the same pattern, difficulty and topic weighting as that year's paper — they are practice material, not the official question paper.

    How long does each UPSC (Prelims) paper take?

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    Each paper runs the official duration and question count, so a full attempt takes as long as the real exam. You can submit early at any point.

    Do I get solutions?

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    Yes. Every question has a step-by-step explanation, available on the solutions page and in your result after you submit.

    How is my score calculated?

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    With the official UPSC (Prelims) marking scheme: +2 Correct, −0.66 Incorrect, 0 Unattempted.

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