CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) is thepreliminary exam for UPSC aspirants. Itassesses candidates' analytical and reasoning abilities along with basicnumeracy and comprehension skills. While qualifying in CSAT is mandatory, it'sjust a screening test, and its marks aren't considered in the final merit list.Focus on its syllabus, practice time management, and aim to
clear the CSAT cut-off to advance to the UPSC mains examination.