71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 LIVE Updates: Paper moderate, Answer key available, cutoff
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 has been conducted today, September 13, from 12 PM to 2 PM. As soon as the exam concludes, the BPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 will be provided here along with memory-based questions and an answer key.
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 LIVE Updates: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducted the 71st BPSC Prelims 2025 exam on September 13. The paper was moderate. The exam was conducted for 150 marks, and aspirants will get 2 hours to complete the paper. The BPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 can be checked here along with students’ reactions. Additionally, the BPSC Prelims Unofficial Answer Key 2025 has been prepared here, through which we have provided the correct solutions after reviewing the question paper PDF. The candidates can go through the BPSC Prelims Question Paper 2025 provided below, and analyse their performance.
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71st BPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025: Unofficial Set-wise Solutions
For all sets, BPSC Prelims Unofficial Answer Key 2025 has been prepared for all subjects and is provided below.
Click Here for all answers - 71st BPSC Prelims Unofficial Answer Key 2025 (Now Available)- Which day is observed as Holocaust Memorial Day? - January 27
- Which film of Emma Stone received the 2024 Oscar Award? - Poor Things
- In February 2025, the AI Action Summit was held in which city? - Paris
- What is the title of the book by Banu Mushtaq that won the 2025 International Booker Prize? - Heart Lamp
- As per the HDI Report 2025, the average life expectancy in 199o was 58.6 years. How much was it in 2023? - 72 Years
- Which of the following countries had a greater share than India in the global services export in 2023? - Ireland
- Share of GVA has increased from....2020-21 to...... in 2022-23? 30.3%, 35.6%
- Which of the following was NOT the outcome of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy? - Atal Innovation Mission
71 BPSC Set H Answer Key 2025
Here is the Set H answer key of the 71 BPSC exam 2025 -| Question Number | Answer |
| 1 | A |
| 2 | B |
| 3 | B |
| 4 | C |
| 5 | D |
| 6 | D |
| 7 | D |
| 8 | B |
| 9 | B |
| 10 | A |
| 11 | A |
| 12 | C |
| 13 | C |
| 14 | B |
| 15 | D |
| 16 | B |
| 17 | A |
| 18 | B |
| 19 | A |
| 20 | B |
| 21 | C |
| 22 | D |
| 23 | D |
| 24 | B |
| 25 | C |
| 26 | C |
| 27 | C |
| 28 | B |
| 29 | B |
| 30 | A |
| 31 | D |
| 32 | A |
| 33 | B |
| 34 | D |
| 35 | D |
The important topics covered in the BPSC Prelims 2025 Exam are History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs, and Bihar-specific topics. The BPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025 is expected to be released within a week on the official website- bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
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BPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: Subject-wise Difficulty Level
The 71st BPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 comprises several questions along with the difficulty level of the General Studies section, described below.
Subjects | 71st BPSC Prelims Difficulty Level |
History and A & C | Moderare but some questions were tricky |
Economy | Moderate to Tough |
Polity | Moderate |
Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate |
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 LIVE Updates
Sep 14, 2025 03:00 AM IST
71st BPSC Prelims 2025 Exam: Weightage of Bihar-specific questions
Around 20-25 questions focus on Bihar’s history, geography, and schemes.
Sep 14, 2025 02:00 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Mains Exam Date
The 71st BPSC Mains exam is likely to be conducted in December 2025 or January 2026.
Sep 14, 2025 01:00 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Safe Score for OBC Candidates
For OBC, the expected cutoff lies between 87–90 marks.
Sep 14, 2025 12:00 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Official Cutoff
The official cutoff will be announced along with the Prelims results on the BPSC portal.
Sep 13, 2025 11:00 PM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Number of Questions from History
Around 12–14 questions came from Ancient and Medieval History, including Mauryan Empire and Mughal period.
Sep 13, 2025 10:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Topics Asked in Economy
Economics questions were concept-based, focusing on inflation, taxation, and budget-related facts.
Sep 13, 2025 09:30 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Unofficial Answer Key
Many coaching centers have already released their answer keys, which are circulating among aspirants for quick evaluation.
Sep 13, 2025 09:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Geography Difficulty Level
Geography was straightforward, with questions on rivers, soils, and Indian geography basics.
Sep 13, 2025 08:30 PM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Female Category Expected Cutoff
The female category cutoff is likely to remain 4–6 marks lower than the male UR cutoff, expected around 85–88 marks.
Sep 13, 2025 08:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live Updates: Expected Cutoff
Experts predict the cutoff may range between 90 to 94 marks for the UR male category.
Sep 13, 2025 07:30 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Maths Difficulty Level
The Mathematics section was comparatively tough with lengthy calculations, which reduced the overall attempts of many aspirants.
Sep 13, 2025 07:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Result Release Date
The Prelims results are likely to be declared in October 2025, followed by the Mains exam notification.
Sep 13, 2025 06:30 PM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Good Attempts
Experts suggest that 85–90 attempts with good accuracy can be considered safe for general category candidates.
Sep 13, 2025 06:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Is Bihar GK asked?
Yes, Bihar-specific GK, including freedom fighters, cultural heritage, and recent government initiatives, featured prominently in the paper.
Sep 13, 2025 05:30 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 LIVE: Maximum Weightage
As usual, History and Polity carried the highest weightage, making up nearly 40% of the paper.
Sep 13, 2025 05:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 LIVE: What's next after Prelims?
Candidates who qualify the prelims cutoff will be eligible for the Mains exam, followed by interviews in the final selection process.
Sep 13, 2025 04:30 PM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 LIVE: Answer Key Release Date
The official answer key is expected within a week on the BPSC website. Meanwhile, several coaching institutes have released their unofficial keys.
Sep 13, 2025 04:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live Updates: Number of Questions from Current Affairs
Around 15–18 questions were from Current Affairs, mainly focused on national schemes, Bihar state updates, and international organisations.
Sep 13, 2025 03:30 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Exam Analysis
Students reported that the paper was moderately difficult, with a strong focus on History, Polity, and Current Affairs.
Sep 13, 2025 03:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Number of Questions
As per the official notification, there were 150 questions in the BPSC Prelims Exam. The candidates were required to mark their answers on the OMR sheet provided by the Commission.
Sep 13, 2025 02:30 PM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Answer Key soon
BPSC Prelims Official answer key 2025 will be published online a few days after the exam.
Sep 13, 2025 02:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live Updates: Exam Concluded
The BPSC Prelims 2025 exam has been concluded successfully by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). Exam analysis along with the question paper PDF will be provided soon.
Sep 13, 2025 01:30 PM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Number of Vacancies
The details of the BPSC vacancies are given below:
Post Total Vacancies Vacancies Reserved for Females Senior Deputy Collector (Bihar Administrative Service) 100 34 Financial Administrative Officer 79 27 Deputy Superintendent, Bihar Police 14 4 Labour Superintendent 10 3 Sub Registrar/Joint Sub Registrar 3 1 Sugarcane Officer 17 3 Block Cooperative Officer 502 171 Block Panchayati Raj Officer 22 7 Block Scheduled Caste/Tribe Welfare Officer 13 3 Revenue Officer 45 15 Block Minority Welfare Officer 459 155 Other 34 6 Total 1298 429 Sep 13, 2025 01:00 PM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Important Topics
As per the latest exam pattern of BPSC, a single paper is being conducted for the 71st CCE exam. The important topics for the exam are
Current events of national and international importance.
History of India
History of Bihar
Geography of India and Bihar
Geographical division of Bihar and its major river systems
Indian Polity
Indian Economy
Major changes in the economy of Bihar in the post-independence period.
Emphasis on the country’s political system,
Panchayati Raj.
The Indian National Movement and the role played by Bihar in it.Sep 13, 2025 12:30 PM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Marking Scheme
1 mark for each correct answer; 0.33 mark negative marking for each wrong answer.
Sep 13, 2025 12:00 PM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Offline Exam Begins
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has commenced the 71st BPSC Prelims 2025 exam. The exam will conclude at 2 PM.
Sep 13, 2025 11:30 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Can I Carry Stationary Items?
Candidates should bring their own pens and pencils, but usage of only designated stationery is allowed inside the exam centre.
Sep 13, 2025 11:00 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Frisking and Biometric Verification
Strict frisking and biometric verification are being conducted at all exam centres to ensure transparency and curb malpractices.
Sep 13, 2025 10:30 AM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Dress Code
No specific dress code, but candidates are advised to wear simple clothing and avoid accessories.
Sep 13, 2025 10:00 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Expected High Weightage Topics
History, Current Affairs, and Bihar-specific questions are expected to have high weightage.
Sep 13, 2025 09:30 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Marking Scheme
The paper consists of 150 questions, each carrying 1 mark, with no negative marking.
Sep 13, 2025 09:00 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Expected Difficulty Level
Early reports suggest a moderately difficult paper, similar to the 70th BPSC.
Sep 13, 2025 08:30 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 LIVE: Are Digital Documents Acceptable?
No, candidates must carry original admit cards and ID proofs; digital copies or soft copies are not allowed.
Sep 13, 2025 08:00 AM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Documents need to Carry
Candidates must bring their admit card, one valid government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License), and a passport-size photograph.
Sep 13, 2025 07:30 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Items Prohibited in Exam Centre
Electronic gadgets, smartwatches, calculators, mobile phones, and study material are strictly banned. Only admit card, photo ID, and permitted stationery are allowed.
Sep 13, 2025 07:00 AM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 Live: Exam Duration
The exam runs for 2 hours from 12 PM to 2 PM.
Sep 13, 2025 06:30 AM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Reporting Time
Candidates are advised to report at least 90 minutes before the exam starts, usually by 10:30 AM for a 12 PM exam.
Sep 13, 2025 06:00 AM IST
BPSC Prelims 2025 Exam Live: Exam Format
The paper consists of 150 multiple-choice questions on General Studies, with 1/3rd negative marking.
Sep 13, 2025 05:40 AM IST
71st BPSC Prelims 2025 Exam: Number of Candidates
Over 6 lakh candidates have registered for the 71st BPSC Prelims 2025, making it one of the most competitive editions in recent years.
Sep 13, 2025 05:20 AM IST
71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025: Exam Timing
The exam begins at 12 PM and will continue till 2 PM in a single shift. Candidates must report to the examination centres by 11:00 AM to complete security and verification formalities.
Sep 13, 2025 05:00 AM IST
BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 LIVE: Exam Today
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is conducting the 71st BPSC Prelims 2025 exam today, on September 13.