RAS Prelims 2024 Cut Off (Feb 2025 Exam): Official Marks

RAS Prelims 2024 (exam held February 2025) — Official Cut-Off Guide

1. Overview of RAS Prelims 2024 Exam

The Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) Preliminary Examination 2024 is one of the most competitive civil service examinations conducted by the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). This examination serves as the first stage to filter candidates who will proceed to the Main examination.

The RAS Prelims 2024 was conducted in a single paper format ("General Knowledge & General Science") with 150 questions worth a total of 200 marks and a duration of 3 hours, with 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer. The exam consisted of multiple-choice questions covering General Knowledge, General Science, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and current affairs related to Rajasthan and India. This paper is qualifying only — Prelims marks are not added to the final merit.

Understanding the cut-off marks is crucial for aspirants as it determines their eligibility to appear in the RAS Main examination. The cut-off is the minimum qualifying score required to pass the Preliminary examination and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

2. Official Category-Wise Cut Off for RAS Prelims 2024

The RAS Prelims 2024 exam was actually held in February 2025, and RPSC has already declared the result along with the category-wise qualifying cut-off. We could not independently verify the exact published figures (Male/Female and TSP/Non-TSP area splits apply) for every category at the time of this update, so please check the official cut-off/result PDF on the RPSC website under the Results section for the exact marks for your category.

Note: Do not rely on pre-exam "expected" cut-off ranges for this exam cycle — the exam is over and the official cut-off is public.

3. Factors Affecting RAS Prelims Cut Off 2024

3.1 Difficulty Level of the Exam

The difficulty level of the RAS Prelims 2024 directly impacts the cut-off marks. If the examination is perceived as difficult, the cut-off tends to be lower as fewer candidates score high marks. Conversely, an easy examination typically results in higher cut-offs to maintain the selection standard.

3.2 Number of Candidates Appearing

The total number of candidates appearing for the examination significantly influences the cut-off. With increased competition, the cut-off marks generally increase. The 2024 examination witnessed substantial participation across all categories.

3.3 Number of Vacancies

The number of available positions in the RAS Main examination determines how many candidates need to be selected. If there are more vacancies relative to applications, the cut-off may be slightly lower. RPSC calls a multiple of the number of vacancies to Mains each cycle; the exact ratio is decided afresh for each recruitment and is announced in that year's notification rather than being fixed.

3.4 Performance Distribution

The distribution of scores among candidates plays a crucial role. If a significant portion of candidates scores above a certain mark, the cut-off will be higher to maintain quality selection standards.

3.5 Category Reservation and Merit Balance

Rajasthan's reservation policy allocates OBC: 21%, MBC (Most Backward Class): 5%, SC: 16%, ST: 12%, and EWS: 10% of seats. The cut-off for each category is adjusted to fill the allocated number of seats while maintaining merit standards within each category.

4. Historical Comparison with Previous Years

RAS Prelims exams have actually been held in 2013, 2015 (a re-exam of 2013), 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2024 (held Feb 2025) — there was no RAS Prelims exam in 2022. We don't have independently-verified category-wise cut-off figures for each of those years on hand, so rather than publish unverified numbers, we're pointing you to the official source: check each year's result/cut-off notice on the RPSC website for exact historical figures. In general, cut-offs move with paper difficulty and the number of candidates each cycle rather than following a simple steady increase.

5. What Cut Off Means for Mains Qualification

Meeting the cut-off mark in RAS Prelims 2024 is merely the first hurdle in your selection journey. Here's what it means:

5.1 Qualifying Score

Candidates who score at or above the category-specific cut-off are considered "qualified" to appear in the RAS Main examination. This is a pass-fail stage rather than a ranking system at the preliminary level.

5.2 No Ranking in Prelims

Unlike popular belief, Prelims marks do NOT count toward your final merit list. Only your performance in the Main examination and Interview determines your final rank and selection status.

5.3 Approximate Selection Ratio

RPSC calls a multiple of the number of vacancies to Mains — the exact ratio varies from one recruitment cycle to the next and is published in that cycle's own notification, so check the current year's official notice rather than relying on a fixed ratio.

5.4 Main Examination Eligibility

Qualifying in Prelims makes you eligible for the RAS Main examination, which consists of subjective papers, Rajasthan-specific questions, and carries 800 marks. The Main examination is significantly more demanding than Prelims.

Key Point: Clearing the Prelims cut-off doesn't guarantee selection. Your actual success depends on your performance in the Main examination and Interview round combined.

6. Tips for Crossing the RAS Prelims Cut Off

6.1 Understand the Syllabus Thoroughly

Develop a comprehensive understanding of all topics covered in the RAS Prelims syllabus. Avoid rote learning and focus on conceptual clarity. You can refer to our detailed RAS Prelims Syllabus guide for complete information on topics and weightage.

6.2 Practice Previous Year Question Papers

Solve as many previous year papers as possible to understand the question pattern, difficulty level, and time management strategies. This will help you identify your weak areas and strengthen them.

6.3 Take Mock Tests Regularly

Attempt full-length mock tests in the same format and time limit as the actual examination. Mock tests help you build exam-day stamina, improve speed and accuracy, and get comfortable with the negative-marking pattern before the real exam.