Quick answer
UPSC CSAT Paper II covers CSAT (Paper II) (80 questions, 200 marks): 80 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes. +2.5 for a correct answer. A wrong answer costs one third of the question's marks (0.83). Qualifying paper: 66 marks (33%) needed.
Section-wise weightage
| Section | Questions | Marks | Share | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSAT (Paper II) | 80 | 200 | 100% | 2 hours |
| Total | 80 | 200 | 100% | 120 minutes |
Marking scheme
+2.5 for a correct answer. A wrong answer costs one third of the question's marks (0.83). Qualifying paper: 66 marks (33%) needed.
On exam day
One 2-hour timer and an OMR-style answer sheet; move freely between questions.
Practise on the real UPSC CSAT pattern
5 full mocks with the same sections, timer and marking. The first one is free.
Questions students ask
What is the UPSC CSAT Paper II syllabus 2026?
UPSC CSAT Paper II covers CSAT (Paper II) (80 questions, 200 marks): 80 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes. +2.5 for a correct answer. A wrong answer costs one third of the question's marks (0.83). Qualifying paper: 66 marks (33%) needed.
Which section carries the most marks in UPSC CSAT?
Every section carries the same marks: 200 each.
Is there negative marking in UPSC CSAT?
+2.5 for a correct answer. A wrong answer costs one third of the question's marks (0.83). Qualifying paper: 66 marks (33%) needed.
Where can I practise the UPSC CSAT syllabus topic by topic?
Every section page on RankVyuh lists its topics with short timed tests, and the full mocks cover the whole syllabus in the real UPSC CSAT interface.