UPSC CMS Answer Key 2024 - Download Paper 1 & 2 Answer Key PDF
Union Public Services Commission will release the official UPSC CMS 2024 answer keys online on the official website. Candidates can download the CMS answer key online at usc.gov.in. For more information about the answer key and download links, candidates attempting the UPSC CMS 2024 can go through the article below.
UPSC holds the Combined Medical Services Examination annually to recruit qualified candidates to the role of Assistant Medical Officer in various government departments. The CMS exam consists of 2 parts, the CBT and a personality test. UPSC CMS answer key is released for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the CBT exam.
UPSC CMS Answer Key Dates 2024
Check the table below to know more about the important dates of the exam.
Important dates of UPSC CMS 2024
Events | Dates of UPSC CMS Answer Key |
UPSC CMS 2024 Exam Date | July 14, 2024 |
UPSC CMS 2024 Unofficial Answer Key | To be announced |
UPSC CMS 2024 Official Answer Key Dates | To be announced |
How to Check UPSC CMS Answer Key 2024?
The unofficial answer key of CMS 2024 will be available online in PDF format. To download the official CMS answer key 2024, candidates can check the steps below
Visit the official website of UPSC - upsc.gov.in
In the header click on "Answer Key"
Click on "Combined Medical Services (CMS), 2024"
A new window will be open with CMS answer key 2024
Download the CMS answer key PDF file.
Details mentioned in the UPSC CMS answer key 2024
Subject Name
Maximum Marks
Date of Examination
Question Number
Correct answer
Number of items dropped and taken
UPSC CMS Marking Scheme
Students can calculate their marks with the help of the CMS answer key. To calculate the scores and predict the expected UPSC CMS cut-off, candidates need to understand the marking scheme.
In paper I, there will be 120 questions carrying 250 marks
In paper 2, there will be 12 questions divided into 3 parts carrying 250 marks.
For each wrong answer, 0.33 marks will be deducted.
Keeping these points in mind, candidates can make a rough estimation of the marks they may obtain in the UPSC CMS 2024. To do so, substitute the values in the formula given below.
Calculation of score:
(No. of correct answer x marks for a correct answer) – (No. of incorrect answer x negative marking) |
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UPSC CMS Answer Key: Previous years
To prepare better, candidates must download the previous year's answer key of CMS. Candidates can use the previous years’ answer keys along with previous years UPSC CMS question papers to practice for the exam.
Year | Papers | UPSC CMS question paper link | UPSC CMS answer key link |
2023 | General Medicine and Pediatrics | Download link | Download link |
Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Preventive and Social Medicine | Download link | Download link | |
2022 | General Medicine and Pediatrics | Download link | Download link |
Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Preventive and Social Medicine | Download link | Download link |
UPSC CMS Answer Key 2024 (Official)
The direct link to download the official UPSC CMS 2024 answer key will be updated in the table below.
Year | Papers | UPSC CMS question paper link | UPSC CMS answer key link |
2024 | General Medicine and Pediatrics | Download link | Download link |
Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Preventive and Social Medicine | Download link | Download link |
How to challenge UPSC CMS answer key 2024?
UPSC offers candidates the opportunity to challenge CMS 2024 answer keys. The window will be open for one week following the start of the exam. This option is available to applicants who have concerns about the exam's questions. To challenge the CMS answer key 2024 candidates are advised to follow the steps mentioned below -
Visit the official website of UPSC
Submit the challenge in the “Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep)”
Click on the link available "To make representation".
Enter roll number and date of birth.
Enter the captcha code.
Submit all available details as per requirement.
Note: Candidates need to provide proof to challenge the CMS answer key 2024. If not the challenge against the UPSC CMS 2024 answer key will not be accepted.
UPSC CMS Question Papers 2024
UPSC released the CMS 2024 question papers in PDF format on July 19. Aspirants can download the question papers and practice with them while they prepare for the exam. Aspirants will be able to prepare for the test more effectively with the help of the previous year's question papers and answer keys.
UPSC CMS Result 2024
UPSC will release the UPSC CMS 2024 result in online mode separately for each stage of the recruitment process. According to the UPSC CMS results, all qualified candidates' roll numbers are given first, followed by their names and roll numbers. The UPSC CMS result will be released in PDF format.
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