DoPT has clarified that English marks (Class X Level) will not be counted in the CSAT merit.
Candidates are advised NOT To attempt them. and use that time for question questions.
IMPORANT: This is only for those 8-9 easy English questions above decision making section.
For those who’re still in doubt, a typical CSAT question paper looks like this:
Subject: | Attempt or not? |
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|
Have to attempt. their marks will be counted |
|
same as above |
|
same as above |
|
No need to attempt. Their marks will not be counted for gradation or merit. |
|
Yes have to attempt. Their marks will be counted. |
Total Marks | 200 MINUS the marks for English section |
Total Duration | 2 hours |
Negative Marking | yes |
Exam Date | Unchanged. |
Comment section closed for this page. I don’t want anyone wasting time even a single minute in discussion over this issue.
Whether this move is good/bad- debate everything AFTER prelim is over.
Every one back to studies, I’m also back to writing next article on economic survey.
Best Wishes-Mrunal.