5 Biggest Myths of the NABARD Grade A Exam

Preparing for NABARD Grade A exam can be a tedious task for you. This may happen with your constant involvement in covering vast exam syllabus for prelims and mains. However, you may struggle between exam pressure and silly myth thoughts. These thoughts make you feel lethargic affecting your mind and energy. Through this blog, we have tried to burst your myths related to NABARD Grade A so that, you can prepare well and qualify for the exam with flying colors. 

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Myth 1: Only Agriculture Graduates can Qualify for NABARD Grade A

Reality: Basic Conceptual Questions Asked in ARD and ESI

ARD, ESI and GA are the three king subjects holding 100 marks weightage for NABARD Grade A Prelims. The marks scored in these three subjects are considered for merit. But, the level of questions asked from ARD and ESI is from basics only. If you regularly revise concepts and practice regularly then, you can qualify for the exam. Check the last year’s trends, around 80%-90% of candidates coming from non-agriculture backgrounds mainly from engineering backgrounds successfully qualified for the exam and joined as Grade A level officers.

Myth 2: Have a Strong Command of Quant, Reasoning, and English

Reality: English, Quant & Reasoning are Qualifying for Prelims

The difficulty level of questions asked in NABARD Grade A from English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude is relatively easy to attempt. Give emphasis to studying these sections carefully, making notes for revision, and solving questions to improve your speed and accuracy. 

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Myth 3: NABARD Grade A Questions Difficulty Level is Similar to RBI Grade B

Reality: Questions are relatively easier in NABARD Grade A

Questions asked in NABARD Grade A are easy to attempt in Quant, English Language, Computer Knowledge, Reasoning and Decision Making. The difficulty level of questions is as per banking exams. Focus to strengthen your conceptual knowledge and practice solving mock tests to improve your performance and good attempts number for the exam. 

Myth 4: Too Many Subjects in Prelims Making it Tough to Qualify

Reality: English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge & Decision Making are the only qualifying

NABARD Grade A Prelims have 7 subjects English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Computer Knowledge, Reasoning, ARD, ESI, and Decision Making. Merit list is prepared considering scores of General Awareness, ESI and ARD. 

Cut-off Trend for ESI, ARD & GA: 41 Marks

Qualifying subjects in Prelims: Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge, Decision Making and English.

Cut-off Trend

• Reasoning: 3.75
• English: 12.5
• Decision Making: 1.50
• Computer: 4.50
• Quantitative Aptitude: 3

Myth 5: Descriptive Paper is Tough

Reality: Thorough Practice & Apply Strategic Approach

Apply a dedicated strategic approach to solve descriptive papers in NABARD Grade A Prelims. Improve your typing speed. Additionally, solve last year’s questions and practice question bank to get an idea of questions pattern.  

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Conclusion

After going through this blog, you can get the idea only a positive mindset and dedicated approach to qualifying for the exam can help to get into NABARD as a Grade A officer. Try to avoid getting your mind diverted into such myths affecting your performance.