UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Exam Underway, Key Guidelines for Candidates

UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 is being conducted today, May 25. Check live updates, exam pattern, admit card rules, and important instructions for GS Paper 1 & CSAT (Paper 2).

UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025: Exam Day Live

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 today, May 25. The exam consists of two papers:

General Studies (GS) Paper 1 – History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Tech, Environment
CSAT (Paper 2) – Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability

Both papers are objective-type, carrying 200 marks each.

Key Exam Day Instructions

Admit Card Must: Candidates must retain their e-Admit Card until the final results are declared.
Reporting Time: Reach the exam center 60 minutes before the session starts (9 AM & 2 PM).
Entry Closes 30 Mins Before Exam: Latecomers won’t be allowed.
Mandatory Documents:

• Printed admit card (digital copies not accepted)
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License)

⚠ Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets, study material, bags (check full list in admit card instructions).

UPSC Prelims 2025: Exam Schedule

Session	Paper	Time	Marks
Morning	GS Paper 1	9:30 AM – 11:30 AM	200
Afternoon	CSAT (Paper 2)	2:30 PM – 4:30 PM	200

What After Prelims?

• Results expected in June-July 2025.
• Qualified candidates will appear for UPSC Mains (September-October 2025).

Last-Minute Tips for Candidates

GS Paper 1: Focus on current affairs, NCERT basics, and previous year questions.
CSAT: Manage time well; prioritize comprehension & reasoning.

Stay tuned for post-exam analysis & updates!

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