CSAT is Paper II of the Preliminary Examination. It is qualifying in nature (33% required) but has ended many strong candidacies through under-preparation — treat it seriously.
Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision-making and problem-solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy and data interpretation (Class X level)
Structured approach to tackling the CSAT paper and qualifying score.
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