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Is there a negative marking in the UPSC IES 2025 exam?
Yes, there is negative marking in the UPSC IES/ESE 2025 Prelims exam. For each wrong answer, one-third marks will be deducted in the Prelims exam. In the Mains exam, there is no negative marking.
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What topics have the highest weightage in UPSC IES 2025 Prelims Paper 1?
Topics of high weightage in UPSC IES 2025 Prelims Paper 1 are mentioned below:
- Current Affairs
- Engineering Aptitude
- Engineering Mathematics Numerical Analysis
- Ethics Value
- Design, Drawing Importance of Safety
Upvote What is the structure of the UPSC IES 2025 examination?
The UPSC IES/ESE exam is conducted in three stages:
Stage-1: Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type Papers) for the selection of candidates for the Stage2.
Paper I: General Studies & Engineering Aptitude (200 marks)
Paper II: Discipline-specific (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Elec
Upvote Upvote Yes, UPSC will release the official UPSC ESE 2026 answer key in an online mode on the official website at upsc.gov.in. It will be released after completing the UPSC ESE/IES exam recruitment process.
Upvote The Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination will consist of two objective type (multiple choices) questions papers and carrying a maximum of 500 marks.
Paper I: 200 Marks
Paper II: 300 Marks.
Each correct answer is awarded two marks. One-third marks deducted for each wrong answ
Upvote How to download the UPSC IES/ESE 2026 Prelims Answer Key?
Candidates can download the official UPSC ESE (IES) prelims answer key by the methods provided below:
- Visit the official website of UPSC – upsc.gov.in
- Click on the 'Examination' tab given at the top
- A drop list will appear, click on the Answer key link appearing on the list
- The ESE answer key PDF link w
Upvote When will the UPSC IES 2026 Answer Key be released?
The UPSC will release the IES/ESE 2026 answer key on its official website - upsc.gov.in. The UPSC ESE answer key 2026 will be released after the declaration of the final result.
Upvote UPSC IES/ESE analysis plays a crucial role in preparation journey. With help of analysis, candidates come to know difficulty level of questions asked in exam, question patterns, and exam trends for future. It also helps students to identify their strengths and weaknesses, prioritize study time, and
Upvote The UPSC released the calendar for the year 2026 on the official website. The UPSC IES prelims 2026 notification and application was released on September 26, 2025 and the last date to apply was October 16, 2025. The IES prelims exam will be conducted on February 8, 2026. On the other hand, UPSC IES
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