Is CSAT important for UPSC?

UPSC CSAT is a qualifying paper in UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam. However, it is important to score 66+ marks out of 200 to ensure selection in Prelims. So, the first step to ace CSAT is to actually recognize its importance.

Why is CSAT so difficult?

One of the most tricky areas of CSAT paper is comprehension, and the easiest area is Decision-making questions. Contrastingly in 2014 CSAT, Comprehension was increased both in difficulty and number; and decision-making freebies (20 marks!) were removed altogether.

Is UPSC planning to remove CSAT?

In its vision document shared with the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in June, the UPSC has proposed removing the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), and bringing in a penalty for widespread absenteeism from the exam, sources in the commission said.

What is the CSAT and why is it controversial?

The CSAT or Paper II, which was introduced in 2011, has resulted in widespread protests by some aspirants, who say it gives an advantage to those with English, maths and science backgrounds. UPSC secretary Rakesh Gupta did not respond to ThePrint’s queries for this report.

Should government do away with aptitude test in Civil Services exam?

New Delhi: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) wants the government to do away with the mandatory aptitude test in the civil services exam, which tests candidates’ comprehension, communication and decision-making skills, ThePrint has learned.

Should CSAT be removed from the CSE exam?

CSAT should be removed from CSE. Bcoz its not compulsory those who crack this exam only they have ability of problem solving. There are lot of students with having week background in math and due to this they are not able to perform there skills. So people can study for GS but cannot do simple math and english?