Why basic aptitude matters in CSAT and UPSC prelims

[Anil]

[Mayank]

I kinda agree, even though my maths is weak, but solving reasoning and aptitude questions under time pressure improves our ability to handle stress and think quickly.

[Raj]

It's true – if you can't score at least 33% in basic aptitude and comprehension, you're falling behind in today's AI era.

[Pranav]

I only cleared CSAT the last time

[Manav]

Well, it's more about not being able to clear the prelims, especially after more than two attempts. At that stage, you should consider other options.

[Jagdish]

That's true, speaking as a humanities student.

[Madhuri]

Agreed. You don't have to solve every question; you just need about 67 marks out of 200. Just skim the paper, pick out the easy ones and leave the extremely tough ones, and you can score comfortably.

[Isha]

Absolutely. It's only 33%. I'm not in favour of removing CSAT, but the objection makes sense. UPSC claims the questions are at a 10th‑standard level, which isn't entirely true. While basic concepts are taught by 10th, studying in 11th and higher gives an edge. Topics like Venn diagrams, permutations and combinations are introduced after 10th in CBSE. Just a few examples.

[Jai]

If you clear UPSC, you're gay.

[Shobha]

That's a foolish view! Some people get a rank but still can't clear CSAT in the next attempt. Are they not serious? The exam and the aspirants are so diverse; you can't cherry‑pick one factor and generalise.

[Govind]

Don't say things like that, please.