Myths About CSAT (Paper II)

Myth: CSAT is easy and requires no preparation. Reality: CSAT 2025 was tough, with complex math and reasoning, as per X posts (@Testbook).

Myth: Science graduates always excel in CSAT. Reality: Non-math backgrounds can succeed with practice (e.g., R.S. Aggarwal).

Myth: Comprehension is a low-effort scoring area. Reality: CSAT 2025 had nuanced passages requiring deep inference.

Myth: CSAT doesn’t affect Prelims outcome. Reality: You need 33% (66 marks) to qualify, impacting GS Paper I evaluation.

Myth: Only math questions matter in CSAT. Reality: Reasoning and comprehension were equally weighted in 2025.

Myth: CSAT practice can be delayed until a month before Prelims. Reality: Regular practice (1–2 hours daily) is essential, as Shakti advised.

Myth: CSAT questions are predictable. Reality: 2025 saw innovative question types, requiring adaptability.

Myth: Negative marking in CSAT is negligible. Reality: 0.83 marks per wrong answer significantly impacts scores.

Myth: CSAT coaching is unnecessary. Reality: Structured practice, even self-guided, is critical for weaker areas.

Myth: You can guess answers to clear CSAT. Reality: Random guessing risks negative marking; precision is key.