UPSC CSE Prelims Result expected
Result Expected by Mid-June According to Previous Trends; Aspirants Suggested to Stay Prepared for Mains"
UPSC CSE Prelims Result expected
The Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 was conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on May 26 and now students across the country who sat for the Prelims can’t stop discussing the upcoming results. If you are one of those candidates, then the question that is probably running in your mind is, when UPSC Prelims 2025 result will be declared?
Based on the past trends, the outcome can be announced by 14 June, probably. In this article, we will discuss about what is coming next, where to check the result, expected cut-off and what is to be done next.
When Will UPSC Prelims Result 2025 Be Declared?
The UPSC generally declares Prelims results 15 to 20 days after the date of examination. The exam in 2023 was held on May 28 and announced results on June 12. In the same vein, In 2024 results were released 17 days passed the exam. Following this pattern suggests that the UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025 will be out between 10th June to 15 June.
How to Check the UPSC Prelims Result
Once released, the results will be available on the official UPSC website:
Kindly Check Your Result : ? https://upsc.gov.in
Here are the steps:
- Go to the UPSC homepage.
- Click on the “Written Results” button.
- There is also “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025”.
- Download the PDF file.
Expected Cut-Off for UPSC Prelims 2025
The cut-off for Paper I (General Studies) is different every year based on difficulty level,no. of candidates and no. of vacancies. The cut-off will be declared later on by the authorities but following are the cut off scores that experts from coaching institutes suggested for 2025:
General Category: 85–90 out of 200
OBC – 80–85
SC/ST: 70–75
PAPER II (CSAT): qualifying paper, min 33% marks.
How to Check UPSC Prelims Answer Key
When the results come out, download results from official UPSC website:
Prelims– What happens After? Congrats on making it pass the first hurdle if your roll number is visible in the result PDF. Not to be outdone, UPSC will soon be releasing DAF-I(Detailed Application Form-I) after Prelims results.
This paper is compulsory for the Mains Examination to be held on September 20, 2025, as per the disclosure by UPSC in the official calendar.
Considering little time available between the two stages, it wise for all real candidates to start their Mains preparations as early as possible ( even before the Prelims result comes out).
What If You Don’t Clear the Prelims?
Of course this is only natural that you feel demotivated, but many civil services toppers have failed their first or even second attempt to it. What you can do at that stage, use the experience as a learning opportunity: study yourself in action; pick out your deficiencies and begin thinking about what to do for 2nd cycle.
Conclusion
The UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025 is to declared around mid-June probably on 14 June. The upcoming candidates can check the official site and follow for updates only from trustworthy sources. Those scoring above the cutoff should immediately avail DAF-I and turn to Mains preparation.
No matter your first time or last time in attempting this, It was the same old game of perseverance versus preparation, that you are going through for your Civil Services. Hoping to stay motivated and good luck for the results!