BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff 2025: Check Expcted Cut off for General, EWS, SC, ST, BC, EBC

Check the BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff 2025 category-wise. Get the expected cutoff marks for General, EWS, SC, ST, BC, and EBC candidates based on exam analysis and previous year trends. Stay updated with official cutoff details to know your chances of qualifying for the BPSC Mains.

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The 71st BPSC Prelims Exam 2025 was held successfully on 13th September 2025 in various centres of Bihar. Over 4.7 lakh candidates took the test, and competition was fierce. The examination consisted of 150 objective-type questions for General Studies, including History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Current Affairs, and Reasoning.
Each contender now waits with bated breath for the BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff 2025, which will decide if they can appear for the Mains test. While the formal cutoff will become available with the result only, experts and coaching centers have come out with the anticipated cutoff marks considering difficulty level, candidate performance, and vacancies.

BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff 2025

The BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff 2025 is the cut-off mark that the candidates must score in order to be eligible for the Mains exam. As per exam analysis and trends of previous years, this year’s cutoff is anticipated to be marginally lower because of more vacancies. For the General category, the anticipated cutoff would be between 100 – 105 marks, whereas for EWS it would be between 95 – 100 marks. BC and EBC categories will most probably be between 95 – 100 marks, and for SC/ST candidates, the cutoff can be anywhere between 85 – 90 marks. The results with the cutoff will be announced.

BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff 2025 Overview

The BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff 2025 is the cutoff mark that must be attained by the candidates to proceed to the Mains phase of the Bihar Public Service Commission exam. According to the analysis of exams and past trends, the anticipated cutoff for General category would be between 100–105 marks, and for EWS, BC, EBC, SC, and ST categories, it is somewhat lower. BPSC will announce the official cutoff along with the result on its website.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims 2025
Conducting Body	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Exam Date	13th September 2025
Mode of Exam	Offline (OMR-based)
Subjects Covered	General Studies (150 Questions, 150 Marks)
Negative Marking	Yes
Next Stage	BPSC 71st Mains Exam 2025

What is the cutoff for BPSC Prelims 2025?

The official cutoff isn’t declared yet (they release it with the results). But expected cutoffs (based on expert predictions) are around:

General (Unreserved/UR): 100 – 105 marks
Reserved categories (SC/ST etc.): somewhat lower depending on category.

BPSC 71st Prelims Expected Cutoff 2025

Based on exam analysis, difficulty level, and student feedback, here is the expected cutoff for BPSC 71st Prelims 2025:

Category	Expected Cutoff (Marks)
General (Unreserved)	100 – 105
EWS	95 – 100
BC	95 – 100
EBC	92 – 97
SC	85 – 90
ST	80 – 85
Female (All Categories)	Slightly Lower than Male counterparts

How to Check BPSC 71st Prelims Official Cutoff 2025?

Once released, candidates can check the official cutoff on the BPSC website:

Visit www.bpsc.bih.nic.in
Click on the link for BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025
Download the PDF file containing roll numbers of qualified candidates & cutoff marks
Check category-wise cutoff in the official notification

Factors Determining BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff 2025

The cutoff relies on various factors:
Toughness Level of the Paper – If the paper is difficult, cutoff is low; if straightforward, cutoff increases.
Number of Candidates Appearing – Larger participation tends to increase cutoff.
Total Vacancies Released – Greater number of vacancies tend to lower cutoff, and lesser vacancies raise it.
Reservation Policy – Different cutoffs are announced for categories such as SC, ST, OBC, EBC, EWS, and Women.
Previous Year Trends – Previous year cutoffs are crucial in forecasting current cutoffs.

BPSC Previous Year Cutoff Trends

Analyzing past years helps in understanding how the cutoff fluctuates:

Category	67th BPSC (2022)	68th BPSC (2023)	69th BPSC (2023)	70th BPSC (2024)
Unreserved (UR)	113	91	91.6	91
EWS	109	87	86.6	83
SC	104	79	79	70
ST	100	74	75	65
EBC	109	86.5	84.6	82
BC	109	87.7	88.6	84.6
BCL	103	78.7	77	71
UR – Female	109	84	84	81
EWS – Female	105	81	77.6	73
SC – Female	93	66.5	61	55
ST – Female	96	65.7	54	65
BC – Female	105	80	80.6	75
EBC – Female	102	76.7	74.6	69
Grandchild of Freedom Fighter	103	80.7	76	64.6
Disabled – DD	89	62.7	52	48
Disabled – MD	71	54.7	53.7	48
Disabled – VI	94	69.5	61	54
Disabled – OH	105	79	72.6	68

What’s Next After BPSC 71st Prelims 2025?

Candidates scoring above the cutoff will qualify for the BPSC 71st Mains Examination 2025.
The Mains exam consists of four descriptive papers: General Studies I, General Studies II, Optional Subject, and Hindi.
After Mains, shortlisted candidates will be called for the BPSC Interview/Personality Test.
The final merit list will be prepared based on Mains + Interview scores.