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UPSC CSE Score Predictor 2026
The UPSC CSE Score Predictor 2026 forecasts your performance in the Prelims stage of the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) — the selection process for officer-grade central government posts including IAS (Indian Administrative Service), IPS (Indian Police Service), IFS (Indian Foreign Service), IRS, and other Group A services. Mark your options, see your projected GS Paper 1 score with negative marking applied, and find your position across nine coaching institute answer keys.
CSE-focused predictor
Built for Civil Services Examination aspirants.
IAS / IPS / IFS targeting
All three top services use the same Prelims score for filtering.
Cross-institute view
9 institutes, all sets (A/B/C/D), one result page.
60-second result
Mark and see — no waiting.
UPSC CSE journey — where the predictor fits
The Civil Services Examination has three stages; this predictor covers the first:
- Prelims — objective screening. GS Paper 1 marks decide rank; CSAT (Paper 2) is qualifying only.
- Mains — 9 descriptive papers, deeper subject coverage.
- Interview / Personality Test — UPSC board evaluates suitability for service.
The Prelims forecast is the earliest data point you get about your CSE candidacy. A score solidly above the historical cutoff is your signal to start Mains preparation seriously.
Why CSE aspirants need a predictor (not just a calculator)
The CSE Prelims has ~10 lakh applicants competing for ~12,000 to 15,000 spots through Prelims, and only ~1,000 final selections. The cutoff swings by 10-15 marks between years based on paper difficulty.
A raw marks calculator tells you nothing about whether you'll make it through. A predictor places your score against historical cutoffs and the current submission distribution, so you can plan your next 90 days (Mains prep, optional subject revision, interview shortlists) accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
What does UPSC CSE stand for?
Civil Services Examination, conducted annually by the Union Public Service Commission for officer-grade central government roles. It includes IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and around 20 other services.
Is the UPSC CSE Score Predictor the same as the UPSC Prelims Predictor?
Yes — Prelims is the first stage of the CSE. Students search using both terms interchangeably, so this page exists for users who think in CSE terminology.
Can the predictor tell me my IAS chances?
Indirectly. IAS allocation depends on your final CSE rank (Prelims + Mains + Interview combined). The predictor only forecasts Prelims. A strong Prelims score is necessary but not sufficient for IAS.
Is this predictor used by IAS coaching institutes themselves?
Our predictor aggregates keys FROM major institutes (Vision IAS, Vajiram, Next IAS, Forum IAS, Sleepy Classes, StudyIQ, PWOnlyIAS, SuperKalam, UnderStand UPSC). Aspirants use it across coaching backgrounds for cross-validation.
Ready to see your score?
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.
Start now — it's free