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UP Police ASI Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for UP Police ASI Examination
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Offline (OMR)
Language
English, Hindi & Regional
Negative Marking
None
Sections
5
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 32 | +2.5 | 80 | 24 min |
| General Knowledge | 32 | +2.5 | 80 | 24 min |
| Reasoning | 32 | +2.5 | 80 | 24 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 32 | +2.5 | 80 | 24 min |
| English | 32 | +2.5 | 80 | 24 min |
| Total | 160 | — | 320 | 120 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+2.5
marks
Wrong Answer
None
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+2.5 / −0.83
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 96 questions, get 72 correct and 24 wrong:
Score = 72 × 2.5 = 180 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 45.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 72 min | 112 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 36 min | 32 Qs |
| Review & guess | 12 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 160 | 120 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 160 | 120 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 160 | 120 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~32 Easy | ~64 Medium | ~64 Hard
Based on difficulty level: hard. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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