BPSC Cut Off 2026: Previous Year Prelims Cut Off by Category
The BPSC cut off is the minimum score a candidate needs to qualify for the next stage. It changes every cycle with paper difficulty, vacancies and the number of candidates. Use the figures below as a benchmark for your preparation, not as a prediction for the 72nd CCE.
BPSC Prelims Cut Off: 71st CCE
The table shows the 71st CCE prelims cut off for the categories we have verified. Check the result notice on the official BPSC website for the complete category-wise list.
Category | 71st CCE Prelims Cut Off |
|---|---|
Unreserved (Male) | 88.00 |
Unreserved (Female) | 78.00 |
EWS (Male) | 82.33 |
BC (Male) | 84.00 |
EBC (Male) | 81.00 |
SC (Male) | 72.00 |
ST (Male) | 71.33 |
BPSC Cut Off Trend
The unreserved male cut off was 91.67 in the 69th CCE and about 91 in the 70th. In the 71st it came down to 88.00. One year's figure says little about the next paper, which can move either way.
What this means for you: Aim a few marks above the highest recent cut off in your category, so a harder paper does not push you out.
What Affects the BPSC Cut Off
Paper difficulty: A tougher paper usually lowers the cut off.
Vacancies: More posts can lower the qualifying score.
Number of candidates: Higher competition tends to push scores up.
Category and gender: Cut offs differ by reservation category.
How to Set Your Target Score
Pick your category: Find the latest figure for it in the table.
Add a buffer: Target a few marks above it.
Score with negative marking: The prelims deducts one-third mark for each wrong answer, so count only net marks.
Test it: Take full mocks and check whether your net score stays above your target.
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