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UPSC Releases Provisional CSE Prelims Answer Key for First Time

The early release opens a five-day online objection window that requires evidence from three authorised sources and sends challenges to subject experts before a final key is issued after the full exam cycle.

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Overview

  • The UPSC published provisional answer keys for both GS Paper I and CSAT on Wednesday, May 27, three days after the May 24 Preliminary exam.
  • Candidates can file representations through the Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep) until 6:00 PM on May 31 and must upload supporting documents drawn from three specified 'authentic' sources.
  • The provisional key drops one question from the 100-item paper and will be reviewed by panels of subject experts who will consider all valid objections before finalising the key.
  • About 2,072 venues hosted the Prelims for roughly 8.19 lakh registered candidates, with about 67% (≈5.49 lakh) appearing for a drive that will fill 933 civil‑service vacancies.
  • The change ends routine reliance on unofficial coaching keys by giving aspirants an early way to estimate scores and prioritise Mains preparation while preserving UPSC’s practice of issuing the final key only after the entire recruitment cycle.