The UPSC cut-off is the minimum qualifying mark for each stage, released after the final result. It varies every year with difficulty and vacancies.
Decided solely by GS Paper I (CSAT being qualifying). It fluctuates with paper difficulty and the number of vacancies, and differs by category.
Based on Mains (1750) plus Interview (275). The general-category final cut-off is typically the highest, with relaxations for reserved categories.
No. CSAT is only qualifying; the Prelims cut-off is based on GS Paper I marks alone.
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