UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key: Download Paper 1 & 2 Answer Key PDF

Parvathy Krishnakumar

Updated on - Nov 27, 2023

UPSC CMS 2023 answer key will be released on the official website after the exam. UPSC will release the answer for papers 1 and 2 separately as PDF files. UPSC CMS answer key 2023 objection window will be opened on the official website after the release. Candidates who appear for the UPSC CMS 2023 exam can use this online facility to challenge the official answer key within the stipulated date. Using the answer keys, they can calculate their probable scores in the UPSC CMS 2023 exam.

Before the official UPSC CMS answer key 2023 is released, several centres release the unofficial UPSC CMS answer key based on the memory of the candidates with the help of subject experts. Those who are preparing for the upcoming UPSC CMS 2023, can refer to UPSC CMS 2022 answer key and UPSC CMS 2021 answer key to understand the answering pattern for the exam.

Important: UPSC CMS Result 2023

Table of Contents

• UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key Dates
• UPSC CMS Previous Year Question Papers with Answers PDF
• Steps to Download UPSC CMS Answer Key 2023
• Details Mentioned on UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key
• UPSC CMS Answer Key 2023: Marking Scheme
• Steps to Challenge UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key

UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key Dates

UPSC is yet to announce the release dates for UPSC CMS 2023 answer key. Per the previous year's trends, the UPSC CMS answer key is released one week after the exam. Since UPSC CMS 2023 has been conducted, the answer key is expected to be released by Aug 2023.

UPSC CMS Previous Year Question Papers with Answers PDF

Candidates can use the UPSC CMS previous year question papers with answers PDF to better prepare for the upcoming exam. They can understand the exam pattern and the type of answers expected for each question. They can note the frequently asked questions in the UPSC CMS previous question papers with answers to focus more on the important topics.

UPSC CMS 2022 Answer Key with Question Papers

UPSC CMS 2022 exam was conducted on Jul 17, 2022, after which the answer keys were released along with the question papers. Check and download UPSC CMS 2022 answer key with question papers from the table below.

UPSC CMS 2021 Answer Key with Question Papers

The conducting body released UPSC CMS 2021 answer key with question papers on the official website, for both papers 1 and 2. Candidates can click on the links below to download the question papers and answer keys for UPSC CMS 2021.

UPSC CMS Answer Key 2020 with Question Papers

The links to download UPSC CMS answer key 2020 PDF along with the question papers are tabulated below.

UPSC CMS Exam 2019 Answer Key with Question Papers

The paper-wise PDF files for UPSC CMS exam 2019 answer key with question papers are below.

Steps to Download UPSC CMS Answer Key 2023

UPSC CMS 2023 answer key will be released on the official website as PDF files for Papers 1 and 2. Candidates can follow the steps below to check and download the UPSC CMS answer key PDF files.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UPSC at upsc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Click the ‘Answer Key’ tab on the homepage.
• Step 3: Click the ‘Combined Medical Services Examination 2023’ link for the respective paper.
• Step 4: The UPSC CMS 2023 answer key PDF file will be opened in a new tab.
• Step 5: Download and save the UPSC CMS answer key 2023 PDF for further use.

Details Mentioned on UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key

The essential details of UPSC CMS 2023 will be mentioned in the answer key file. Candidates must download the correct PDF file for UPSC CMS 2023 answer key by checking the details mentioned.

• Paper Number
• Subject Name
• Number of Questions Dropped (If Any)
• Number of Questions Taken for Scoring
• Question Number
• Correct Option/Answer.

UPSC CMS Answer Key 2023: Marking Scheme

As UPSC CMS 2023 answer key can be used to calculate the probable scores of the exam, candidates must be well aware of the marking scheme. Papers 1 and 2 will consist of 120 questions each for 250 marks. However, the division of questions and marks for both papers differs.

• Paper 1 will comprise 2 sections, where 96 questions will be from General Medicine topics and 48 from the Paediatrics section. 
• Paper 2 is divided into 3 sections: Surgery, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, and Preventive and Social Medicine. Each section will have 40 questions.
• 1/3 (0.33) marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
• No marks will be deducted in case of unattempted answers. 

Calculation of UPSC CMS 2023 Scores

Candidates must follow the formula below to calculate their scores using UPSC CMS 2023 answer key.

Steps to Challenge UPSC CMS 2023 Answer Key

Candidates will be allowed to challenge UPSC CMS 2023 answer key online. The answer key objection window will be open on the official website for a week, through which they can submit their objections with supporting documents. UPSC will then release the revised UPSC CMS answer key 2023 after considering the objections raised by the candidates.

Following are the steps to challenge UPSC CMS answer key 2023.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UPSC.
• Step 2: Click the ‘Online Question Paper Representation Portal (QPRep)’ link to submit the objections.
• Step 3: Select the ‘To make representation’ link.
• Step 4: Enter the required details, the roll number and date of birth, and the captcha code.
• Step 5: Upload the supporting documents as required and submit the form.