72nd BPSC Prelims Expected Cutoff & Safe Score: Category-Wise Merit Targets
Data-backed analysis of safe scores and cutoff predictions for 72nd BPSC Prelims. Category-wise benchmarks (UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST, Female), impact of 1,186 vacancies, and negative marking calibration.
1. Three Key Factors Determining the 72nd BPSC Cutoff
Cutoff scores in BPSC are governed by three variables: (1) Total Vacancies (1,186 posts — higher vacancies moderate the cutoff), (2) Question Paper Difficulty & Depth, and (3) The -0.33 negative marking penalty combined with Option E.
With negative marking firmly established, the days of 105+ cutoff marks are over; realistic qualifying cutoffs now range between 88 and 94 marks for General candidates.
| Category | Minimum Expected Cutoff | Safe Target Score | Recommended Attempts (80% Accuracy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (Male) | 91.67 Marks | 95 – 98 Marks | 118 – 124 Questions |
| General / Unreserved (Female) | 84.00 Marks | 88 – 92 Marks | 110 – 115 Questions |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Male) | 87.00 Marks | 91 – 94 Marks | 112 – 118 Questions |
| EWS (Female) | 81.33 Marks | 85 – 88 Marks | 106 – 112 Questions |
| Backward Class (BC Male) | 88.33 Marks | 92 – 95 Marks | 114 – 120 Questions |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC Male) | 84.67 Marks | 89 – 92 Marks | 110 – 116 Questions |
| Scheduled Caste (SC Male) | 74.33 Marks | 80 – 84 Marks | 100 – 106 Questions |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST Male) | 77.00 Marks | 82 – 86 Marks | 102 – 108 Questions |
2. Simulate Your Score on BPSC Test Hub Calculator
Use our interactive BPSC Cutoff & Negative Marking Calculator to input your correct, incorrect, and skipped questions. The tool instantly computes your net score under -0.33 deduction and projects your qualification probability for SDM, DySP, and Revenue Officer posts.