UPSC Prelims Result 2026: After the declaration of the UPSC Prelims result 2026 on June 15, 2026, a fresh controversy has resurfaced on social media regarding the questions asked in the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) President, Vinod Jakhar, has alleged that 82 of 100 questions in the UPSC Prelims 2026 were identical to the study materials of a coaching institute, Anantam IAS. He added that many questions not only mirrored the content of the notes but also resembled their wording and presentation.
After the conclusion of the exam, the notes on the questions were modified, and the corresponding dates with the materials were allegedly modified, he claimed. These developments have raised concerns over the transparency of the paper and allegedly raised suspicion on the possible collusion of the coaching institutions and the examination process.
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NSUI Demands Immediate Probe
Eyeing the seriousness of the matter, the National Students' Union of India has decided to write to the UPSC seeking an explanation. Furthermore, it has asked UPSC to investigate the matter with due diligence and issue a clarification addressing the concerns among aspirants.
However, the UPSC has not issued any official statement regarding the allegation yet.
UPSC Prelims Result 2026 Declared
The Union Public Service Commission has announced the CSE Preliminary Results 2026 on June 15, 2026. Candidates who have appeared for the exam can log in to the result dashboard at upsc.gov.in and download the merit list PDF. Out of the 819,732 aspirants who originally applied for the civil services screening, only 13,343 candidates have successfully cleared the exam and proceeded to the next stage, i.e., the Mains examination. The prelims exam was held on May 25, 2026, at various centres across the country.