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UPSC CSAT (Prelims Paper 2)

Comprehension 30 + Reasoning 20 + Quant 20 + Decision Making 10

80 questions · 120 minutes · 200 marks

आधिकारिक पैटर्न पर आधारित द्विभाषी अभ्यास · हिंदी + English

80
Questions / प्रश्न
120
Minutes / मिनट
200
Marks / अंक
+2.5/-0.83
Marking

⚠️ Exam Rules / नियम

  • Once started, the timer cannot be paused. टाइमर नहीं रुकेगा।
  • Navigate freely — use Previous or the Navigator panel to revisit any question.
  • Tab-switching triggers warnings (3 strikes = auto-submit). 3 बार टैब बदलने पर ऑटो-सबमिट।
  • Right-click and copy disabled during exam.
  • If you fail, retry — questions and options reshuffle.

UPSC CSAT Paper 2 exam pattern at a glance

The figures below are the pattern this free mock test runs at.

Total questions80
Time allowed120 minutes
Total marks200
Marking scheme+2.5/-0.83
SectionsComprehension 30 + Reasoning 20 + Quant 20 + Decision Making 10
Typical qualificationGraduate
Applies toAll India
StagePrelims / Stage-1
MediumBilingual — हिंदी and English
Cost on GovExamFree — no payment, no card, no compulsory sign-up

You get +2.5 for each correct answer and lose 0.83 for each wrong one, so blind guessing costs marks. That is roughly 90 seconds per question, so pace matters as much as knowledge.

Always confirm the current pattern on the official UPSC CSAT Paper 2 notification before your exam. Conducting bodies revise question counts, timing and marking from cycle to cycle, and the official notice is the only authority. Verified conducting-body websites are listed on our official links page.

How to use this UPSC CSAT Paper 2 mock test

  1. Attempt it timed, in one sitting. A paper done in pieces tells you what you know; a paper done against the clock tells you what you can produce on exam day.
  2. Mark every question you guessed. With negative marking, a guess you cannot justify is worth less than a blank.
  3. Read every solution — including the ones you got right. Answers you reached by luck are the ones that will fail you next time.
  4. Re-drill your weakest section with quick practice, then take a second full paper a week later and compare.

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UPSC CSAT Paper 2 — frequently asked questions

Is the UPSC CSAT Paper 2 mock test free?

Yes. The UPSC CSAT Paper 2 mock test on GovExam is 100% free — start instantly with no payment. A free profile is optional and only used to save your score, build a daily streak and track progress.

How many questions are in the UPSC CSAT Paper 2 mock test?

It has 80 questions to attempt in 120 minutes. It is a full-length paper, not a short quiz.

Is the UPSC CSAT Paper 2 mock test available in Hindi?

Yes. Every question is bilingual — हिंदी and English — and you can switch language at any point during the test, with explanations in both languages.

Does this practice paper follow the official UPSC CSAT Paper 2 pattern?

The paper is built to the official UPSC CSAT Paper 2 structure — question count, duration and section split. Exam patterns can be revised by the conducting body, so always confirm the current pattern on the official notification before your exam.

Do I get solutions after the UPSC CSAT Paper 2 test?

Yes. You get an instant score with a detailed explanation for every question, plus an AI tutor you can ask follow-up doubts. There is no charge at any step.