16,626 candidates appear for UPSC civil services prelims in Chennai
The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination in Chennai saw 16,626 candidates appear out of 23,120 allocated. This year, the number of examination centres increased from 65 to 82, while the cut-off is expected to be lower than last year's. The exam featured a new question format and a significant focus on current affairs, with over 50% of questions related to this topic.
- ▪A total of 16,626 candidates appeared for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination in Chennai.
- ▪6,494 candidates did not appear for the examination despite being allocated centres.
- ▪The cut-off for this year's exam is expected to be in the range of 75-85.
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A total of 16,626 candidates appeared for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination at the examination centres in Chennai district on Sunday.Of the 23,120 candidates, who had been allocated examination centres in Chennai by the UPSC this year, 6,494 candidates did not appear for the examination. According to officials, the number of examination centres in Chennai saw an increase from 65 last year to 82 this year.T. Sankara Saravanan, Additional Director, Competitive Exams, All India Civil Services Coaching Centre of the Tamil Nadu government, said the cut-off was expected to reduce this year. “Last year, the cut-off for the general category was 92.6, while the OBC candidates’ cut-off was around 91.
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