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UPSC CSE Score Calculator 2026
The UPSC CSE Score Calculator 2026 computes your projected score in the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary stage — the screening test conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for officer-grade posts including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). It applies the UPSC 2026 marking scheme (+2.020 per correct, −0.673 per wrong — after UPSC cancelled some questions and redistributed those marks) and compares your General Studies Paper 1 answers against keys from nine coaching institutes.
Built for CSE aspirants
Designed for the Civil Services Examination Prelims.
UPSC 2026 marking
+2.020 correct, −0.673 wrong, 0 unattempted (after UPSC redistribution).
9 institute comparison
See where every major institute puts you.
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Score auto-updates when keys are corrected.
Where the CSE Score Calculator fits in your UPSC journey
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) has three stages:
- Prelims — objective screening (GS Paper 1 + CSAT). Only GS marks decide who clears.
- Mains — 9 descriptive papers, deeper subject knowledge.
- Personality Test (Interview) — held by the UPSC board.
This calculator covers Stage 1 (Prelims) — the earliest checkpoint and the most numbers-driven one. Your Prelims marks are the first concrete signal of where you stand against the official cutoff for the CSE.
UPSC CSE Prelims scoring — the numbers
- GS Paper 1
- 100 questions · 200 marks · +2.020 correct · −0.673 wrong (UPSC 2026 update)
- CSAT Paper 2
- 80 questions · 200 marks · qualifying only (>66.67 marks)
Only GS Paper 1 marks add to merit — CSAT clearance is binary. Use this calculator to get your CSE Prelims GS marks and instantly see your projected position against historical cutoffs.
Frequently asked questions
What does UPSC CSE stand for?
Civil Services Examination — the nationwide selection process run by the Union Public Service Commission for officer-grade central government posts (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other Group A services).
Is the UPSC CSE Score Calculator different from the UPSC Prelims Calculator?
They're the same tool — Prelims is the first stage of the CSE. People search using both terms interchangeably, so we maintain this CSE-focused landing page for clarity.
How many candidates clear UPSC CSE Prelims each year?
Roughly 13–15 times the number of vacancies — typically 12,000-15,000 candidates clear Prelims out of 8-10 lakh who appear. The General Category cutoff has hovered around 87-99 marks in recent years.
Does this calculator help with Mains scoring?
Not yet — Mains is descriptive and can't be auto-scored. This tool focuses on the objective Prelims stage, where exact marks matter most.
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Open the calculator, mark the options you picked in the exam, and get your projected UPSC Prelims 2026 score in 60 seconds — with negative marking already applied.
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