The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 today, May 25, across various centres in India.
The examination comprises two papers: General Studies (GS) Paper 1 in the morning session (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM) and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) in the afternoon session (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM).
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025: Exam Day Highlights
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Mandatory Documents: Candidates must carry their admit card and a valid photo ID (such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, or Driving License) to the examination centre.
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Reporting Time: Entry to the examination centre is allowed up to 30 minutes before the commencement of each session.
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Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets, including mobile phones, smartwatches, and calculators, are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
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Transportation Arrangements: To facilitate candidates, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) started metro services on select lines earlier than usual today.
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UPSC CSE Prelims 2025: GS Paper 1 Analysis and Feedback
The 2025 Prelims GS Paper 1 continued the trend of:
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Increasing analytical depth
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Inter-disciplinary linkages
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Reduction in direct, factual questions
A student purely depending on self-study using traditional methods like NCERTs and Standard Textbooks would have faced real trouble in the exam hall.
Having said that, a student dependent on coaching material or monthly current affairs compilations too would struggle unless he/she developed a deep conceptual grasp.
Those who can manage around 50% or more marks, by carefully preparing along the right direction of experts who analyse the changing trends, would hopefully be writing UPSC CSE Mains this year!
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025: Important Posts
- UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Paper [GS Paper I and II]
- UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates and Polls
- UPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper 1 Question Paper Out: Download as PDF
- UPSC Prelims 2025 GS Paper 2 Question Paper Out: Download as PDF
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