UPSC Prelims 2026: A big news has come out for the students preparing for UPSC. In which UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 will be organized on 24 May. Also, the Commission has recently released the admit card of UPSC Prelims on its official website. All the candidates have been advised to take the print copy of the admit card with them to the examination centre. Without admit card, no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall. Along with this, students have also been asked to read all the rules and instructions related to the examination carefully, so that their name is not removed from the examination due to any mistake.

What is allowed to be carried in the examination hall?

Clear instructions have been given by UPSC that only a few things will be allowed to be taken into the examination hall. Candidates can carry with them only a plain clipboard or hardboard on which nothing is written. Apart from this, only a black ball pen is allowed, as the answers will have to be filled with it. Rough sheets will be given to the candidates at the examination center by the invigilator there itself. This means that you do not need to carry any paper or notes from outside. It is very important to follow the rules during the examination, because even a small mistake can cause problems.

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Which things are completely banned?

UPSC has completely banned many things in the examination hall. Candidates cannot take books, notes, open pages or any written material with them. Apart from this, there is a strict ban on calculators, electronic devices, mobile phones, Bluetooth, pagers or any kind of communication device. Even maps, log tables, slide rules or any drawing instrument cannot be taken inside. If any student violates these rules, strict action can be taken against him and he can also be barred from future examinations. Therefore, it is very important to be completely careful in the examination.

Marking scheme and important advice for students

There is negative marking on every wrong answer in UPSC Prelims. In which there are total 100 questions in the General Studies paper and each question is of 2 marks. If any answer is wrong then one third of it i.e. 0.33 marks is deducted. If more than one answer is given for a question, it is also considered wrong. Therefore, it is very important to answer thoughtfully. The Commission has also advised that candidates should use only black ball pen. Students should not panic, but prepare with a calm mind and take the exam following the rules. Right strategy and confidence is the key to success.

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