Here is the actual, verified cut-off data from official DSSSB PGT Economics results. Study these numbers carefully — they tell you exactly what you need to target.

• Cut-offs have risen sharply: Male UR went from 161 (2018) to 194 (2021). Female UR went from 186 (2021) to 211 (2023). Competition is intensifying every cycle.

• The 2023 Female UR cut-off of 211.8 out of 300 is remarkably high — that is 70.6% of the total paper. This reflects very few vacancies (only 3 UR seats) and high competition.

• The 2021 Male UR cut-off of 194 out of 300 (64.7%) is a more realistic baseline for planning. Target this as your minimum.

• OBC cut-offs (Male 2021: 146.21, Female 2021: 148.74) are significantly lower than UR. Know your category.

• SC cut-offs vary widely — Male 2021 SC was surprisingly high at 151.01, possibly due to few SC vacancies and many strong candidates.

Realistic Target Score for 2025
General (UR) Male: Target 195+ out of 300 to be safe

General (UR) Female: Target 185+ (fewer seats historically, but varies)

OBC: Target 155+ out of 300

SC/ST: Consult your specific category data and vacancy numbers

To score 195 overall: Aim for 110–115 in Section II (Economics) + 80–85 in Section I (General)
To score 185 overall: Aim for 105–110 in Section II + 75–80 in Section I

Goal: Solve all available DSSSB Economics PYQs topic-by-topic. Identify and fix weaknesses.

• Week 1: Solve 2018 paper PYQs topic-by-topic — note which sub-topics appear most
• Week 2: Solve 2021 paper PYQs topic-by-topic
• Week 3: Solve 2023 paper PYQs + start ArthMarg topic-wise mock tests
• Week 4: Full-length timed mock tests (300 questions, 3 hours) — 2 per week minimum

PYQ Practice Rule

Never solve PYQs paper by paper. Group all Elasticity questions from 2018 + 2021 + 2023 together. Then all National Income questions. Then Market Structure questions. This way you see the recurring patterns clearly and your brain builds topic-specific pattern recognition.

Everything in this guide is based on real DSSSB data — not assumptions. Here is the summary of what you now know:

1. The exam has 300 questions in 3 hours, not 200 in 2 hours — plan your practice accordingly

2. Microeconomics has 68 questions on average and is rising — make it your strongest subject

3. Macroeconomics has 57 questions consistently — second priority, cannot be skipped

4. Shares/SEBI/Debentures gives 4–8 easy marks — spend 2–3 days, don't ignore it

5. The 2021 Male UR cut-off was 194 and 2023 Female UR was 211 — know your realistic target

6. PYQ practice topic-by-topic is the single highest-impact activity

Students who get selected are not those who know the most economics. They are those who know the right economics, practiced under exam conditions, and walked in with a clear strategy.
You now have the data. The rest is execution.