- By Ritesh Kumar
- Sun, 16 Jun 2024 08:53 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
UPSC CSE Prelims 2024: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2024 today, June 16th. The exam will take place in two shifts. The first shift, scheduled from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, will cover General Studies Paper 1. The second shift, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, will be dedicated to General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT). Both papers will consist of objective-type questions. Paper 1 will include 100 questions, while Paper 2 will have 80 questions, with each paper carrying a maximum of 200 marks.
Candidates must bring their UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 admit card along with the valid ID proof on the day of the examination. Candidates who fail to bring the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 hall ticket will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. The IAS exam will be held in offline mode across 79 designated exam centers across the country.
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UPSC CSE Prelims 2024 Guidelines
The UPSC has set strict guidelines for exam day. Here are essential points to keep in mind:
- Double-check Admit Card Details: Candidates should thoroughly verify the information on their admit card, including their name, photograph, and QR code. Any discrepancies should be immediately reported to the respective authority.
- Bring Admit Card and Valid ID: A printed copy of the admit card and the original photo ID mentioned on the card are mandatory for entry into the examination hall for each session.
- Unclear Admit Card Photos: Candidates whose admit card photographs are unclear or lack their name and date of photograph must bring a photo ID, two fresh passport-sized photographs (with name and date) for each session, and a signed undertaking.
- Strict Entry Timings: Entry into the exam venue will be closed 30 minutes before the scheduled start of each exam session. No entry will be permitted after the specified time.
- Caution with OMR Sheets: Care should be taken while filling out the OMR answer sheet to avoid errors. Any mistakes or omissions, especially with the roll number and test booklet series code, may result in disqualification of the answer sheet.
- Negative Marking: A penalty system (negative marking) is in place for incorrect answers marked in both papers.
- Pen Requirement: Only answers written with a black ballpoint pen will be considered valid for evaluation.
