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TNPSC Group 1 Cut-Off 2025 (Expected)
While the official cut-off will be released alongside results on the TNPSC website, here are expert-based estimates:
General (UR): 120–122 (male), 118–120 (female)
Other categories are approximated as:
BC: 118–120 (male), 116–118 (female)
MBC: 116–118 (male), 114–116 (female)
SC: 110–112 (male), 116–118 (female)
ST: 104–106 (male), 100–102 (female)
Private coaching and analysis platforms offer slightly broader expected ranges (out of 300 marks):
UR: 121–126
BC: 117–122
BC-Muslim: 114–118
MBC: 115–120
SC: 108–112
ST: 95–100
PwD: 85–95
TNPSC Group 1 Prelims Cut-Off: Previous Years
2019 (Out of 300)
General: 204
BC-General: 189
MBC/DC-General: 186
SC-General: 180
ST-General: 160.5
2017
General: Male 120, Female 119
MBC: Male 116, Female 115
BC: Male 117, Female 116
SC: Male 110, Female 111
ST: Male 105, Female 104
2015
General: Male 125, Female 123
BC: 122 (M), 120 (F)
MBC: 120 (M), 118 (F)
SC: 115 (M), 114 (F)
ST: 110 (M), 108 (F)
2014
General: Male 120, Female 119
BC: 117 / 116, MBC: 116 / 115, SC: 110 / 111, ST: 105 / 104
Why Cut-Off Marks Matter
Cut-offs are influenced by:
Exam difficulty
Number of candidates
Reservation categories
Summary Table
| Year | General (Male) | General (Female) | SC (Gen) | ST (Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (Expected) | 120–122 | 118–120 | 110–112 | 100–106 |
| 2019 | 204 | — | 180 | 160.5 |
| 2017 | 120 | 119 | 110 / 111 | 105 / 104 |
| 2015 | 125 | 123 | 115 / 114 | 110 / 108 |
| 2014 | 120 / 119 | — | 110 / 111 | 105 / 104 |
Final Take
Expected 2025 Cut-Off:
UR: 120–122
BC: 118–120
MBC: 116–118
SC: 110–112
ST: 100–106
Historical cut-offs ranged from ~120 to 204 (depending on year and category).
Once TNPSC publishes the official cut-off, you’ll be able to access it via tnpsc.gov.in alongside the result.