UPSC Marks Calculator
Estimate your Civil Services Prelims & Mains score accurately.
Merit Papers (Max 1750)
Qualifying Papers (Min 75)
UPSC Score Calculation Guide
The CalcDreams UPSC Marks Calculator helps aspirants estimate their scores for the Civil Services Examination. It factors in the complex negative marking scheme of the Prelims and aggregates the vast syllabus of the Mains.
Marking Logic (Prelims)
| Paper | Total | Correct | Incorrect |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS I | 200 | +2.00 | -0.66 |
| CSAT | 200 | +2.50 | -0.83 |
Mains Breakdown
The final merit list is based on 2025 marks: 1750 from the written Mains exam (7 papers) and 275 from the Personality Test (Interview). The two language papers are qualifying only (min 25% or 75 marks).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the negative marking in UPSC Prelims?
For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd of the marks assigned to that question are deducted. In GS Paper I, this is 0.66 marks. In CSAT, it is 0.83 marks.
Is CSAT marks counted for merit?
No. CSAT (Paper II) is qualifying in nature. You need to score a minimum of 33% (approx 67 marks out of 200) to proceed to Mains evaluation.
Are Language papers mandatory?
Yes, the two language papers in Mains are mandatory and qualifying. If you fail to score 25% in them, your other GS/Optional papers will not be evaluated.
Prelims Score (GS I)
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Features
- Negative Marking Auto-Calc
- CSAT Qualifier Check
- Mains Total Aggregation
- Downloadable Scorecard