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UPSC CSAT Syllabus 2024 for IAS Prelims Paper II

UPSC CSAT syllabus has sections such as Reading Comprehension, Quantitative Aptitude, and Logical Reasoning. The full form of CSAT is Civil
Services Aptitude Test. It is conducted to assess the candidates on their reading, analytical and reasoning skills. According to UPSC IAS exam
pattern, the CSAT paper will have 80 questions, with a total of 200 marks and the CSAT exam duration is 2 hours.

UPSC IAS CSAT Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus 2024

Numeracy Mental Ability Data Interpretation

Rules of Divisibility
Boats & Streams
Rational Numbers & Ordering
Pipes & Cisterns
Decimal Fractions
Simple Interest & Compound Interest Data Interpretation
Simplification
Partnership Table Chart
Square Roots & Cube Roots
Profit & loss Bar Chart
Numerical System
Time and Work Calendar
Averages
Trains Problems on Ages
Set Theory
Speed and Distance Clock
Indices and Surds
Permutations & Combinations Eligibility Test
Remainder theorem
Probability Pie Chart
Ratio and Proportion
Allegation & Mixtures
L.C.M and H.C.F
Mensuration & Area
Percentage

UPSC IAS CSAT Reasoning Syllabus 2024

Analytical Ability Logical Reasoning

Alphabet Test
Arithmetical Reasoning
Analogy
Inserting the missing character
Series
Cause & Effect
Classification
Analytical Reasoning
Direction Sense Test
Cubes & Dice
Coding and Decoding
Syllogism
Seating Arrangement
Punch lines
Blood Relations

UPSC IAS CSAT Comprehension Syllabus 2024

Important Topics for Reading Comprehension

Situation Reaction Test

Deriving Conclusion
Reading Comprehension
Statement & Arguments
Statement & Course of Action
Summary of the passage
Statement & Conclusions

UPSC IAS CSAT: Topic-wise Weightage

In the below chart and table, aspirants can find the CSAT topic-wise weightage analysis for UPSC Prelims from 2014 to 2023.

Year Reading Comprehension Quantitative Aptitude Logical Reasoning / Decision-making Total Questions

2023 26 44 10 80

2022 27 35 18 80

2021 27 36 17 80
 2020 25 40 15 80

2019 30 26 24 80

2018 26 31 23 80

2017 30 23 27 80

2016 27 25 28 80

2015 30 21 29 80

2014 32 15 33 80

Analyzing the above chart, Quantitative Aptitude has gained prominence over the years. Even if the candidate just attempt the Quantitative section
they can still pass the paper. Although the Reasoning Section has minimum questions, they are very easy and scoring. Reading comprehension is
one of the most difficult sections of the CSAT paper.

UPSC IAS CSAT Preparation Strategy 2024

Start preparing for CSAT at least three months before the Prelims exam. Starting CSAT preparation late can overburden you during the last few weeks before
the exam.
It’s suggested to prepare the topics from YouTube videos. After watching the videos, practise as many questions as possible to cement the concepts. The
aspirants can watch this playlist to prepare for CSAT- CSAT for Prelims.
Attempt the paper in rounds- Devotee 5 minutes to scan all the questions in the paper. Start solving the easier questions, and after move to the difficult
questions. In this way, you will be able to attempt the maximum number of questions.
Stay calm and solve the questions carefully. As the number of questions is less you have to be very careful while solving the questions, especially the reading
comprehension and quant questions.
Try to attempt at least 40 to 50 questions in the CSAT paper. Although candidates need to solve 27 questions correctly to pass the exam, it would be better to
attempt at least 40 to 50 questions, to be on the safer side.

Here are a few links so that candidates can prepare for UPSC IAS Exam smoothly:

Many aspirants fear that the CSAT paper is very difficult and challenging to clear. But the candidates must prepare well for the Quant and
Reasoning section. They can clear the CSAT cutoff with consistent practice.

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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.