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UPSC prelims 2026 exam analysis: Experts call GS paper unconventional, difficult and highly unpredictable; suggest lower cutoff

UPSC prelims 2026 exam analysis: Experts call GS paper unconventional, difficult and highly unpredictable; suggest lower cutoff
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026, conducted on May 24, has been described by experts as one of the most difficult and unconventional papers in recent years. With lengthy comprehension-based questions, analytical framing, and unpredictable current affairs themes, the exam tested conceptual clarity and decision-making skills over rote learning. While several experts predicted a lower cutoff this year, others viewed the paper as a necessary shift towards evaluating aptitude, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity expected from future civil servants.
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