How to Clear Quant Cut-Off in RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam 2025

The Quantitative Aptitude section of RBI Grade B Phase 1 is a section that truly tests your logical skills, and your calculation speed and accuracy. This section can prove to be a turning point in the Phase 1 exam. It carries 30 marks (30 questions) out of the total 200, and these marks can greatly affect your overall score. And it has also been seen that the candidates who fail to clear the Quant cut-off, miss their selection by a very small margin. Yes, this section is tough, but if you prepare properly, and revise and practice well in the last 10 days, then no one can stop you from clearing the Quant cut-off. In this blog, we will tell you which topics you need to focus more on in these last 10 days, and those that require little attention. You will learn how and through which resources, you can do focused practice to attain strong performance in Quant, how to analyze the questions asked in previous years, and how to use the remaining 10 days smartly.

Topics to Focus More or Less On

Now, when you have to decide which Quant topics are important and which are less important, you must pay attention to the past years’ analysis. For example, topics like Permutation & Combination and Simplification & Approximation have attracted very few or almost no questions in recent years. That’s why it is very important to know which topics have had the highest frequency and which have had the least, and what types of questions have represented those topics. And based on that, you need to plan your Quant revision and question practice.

Below, we have divided the topics according to their importance, based on the past three years’ analysis (2022, 2023, 2024).

Most Important Topics

The topics that require most of your attention are:

• Data Interpretation (Table, Bar, Line, Pie Chart, Mixed DI)
• Arithmetic (Percentage, Ratio, Profit-Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, SI-CI, Mensuration, etc.)
• Quantity Comparison (regular pattern)

Moderately Important Topics

Focus moderately on:

• Number Series (2–3 questions)
• Data Sufficiency (if asked, 2–3 questions)

Complex Mensuration (may appear occasionally, moderate level)

• Quadratic Equations

Less Important Topics

Here are the topics that are least important:

• Permutation & Combination (1–2 questions, rarely asked)
• Probability (occasional, time-consuming)
• Simplification & Approximation (missing for the last two years)

RBI Grade B Quant Analysis (2022–2024)

Below we’ve shared with you the overall difficulty level, ideal attempts, types of questions that frequently asked in the last 3 years. You can get a fair idea about what you can expect in the upcoming exam and prepare accordingly.

Take a quick look at it, and then proceed further:

Year	Overall Difficulty	DI Questions	Arithmetic	Number Series	Quadratic	Other Topics	Ideal Attempts	Main Observation
2022	Difficult	15	5	3	4	3 (Boats, S.I., Quantity)	15–17	DI highly calculative; cut-off dropped to 4.5
2023	Difficult	15	6	3	2	4 (Ages, Partnership)	15–17	DI dominated; arithmetic became lengthy
2024	Difficult	15	10	3	1	1 (Misc.)	08–10	Lengthy paper; arithmetic-heavy with 3 DIs

Repeated Patterns:

• As per last 3 years’ exam  analysis, DI dominates every year, with a weightage of 50% of total marks.
• Arithmetic questions pop up every year, which are worth 8to 10 marks.
• Number Series and Quadratic questions regularly make their way into the paper.

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5 Topics to Focus On to Clear the Quant Cut-Off

With the sectional analysis that we’ve discuss above, we conclude that there are 5 topics that you must invest your time in:

1. Data Interpretation (DI)

This is the spine of the Quant section. Every year, 3 sets (Table, Bar, Line, Pie, Mixed and Caselet) appear, forming half the paper. The questions are lengthy but doable.

Revision Strategy:

Practice at least one DI set daily. Focus on ratio-based and percentage-based DIs. Improve calculation speed using approximation. Take DI Topic Tests and Full Mock Tests to train under real exam timing. Learn to skip over-calculative questions.

2. Arithmetic

Arithmetic covers 8–10 marks and includes Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, SI-CI etc. The questions are practical and statement-based, testing concept clarity and calculation efficiency.

Revision Strategy:

Revise two arithmetic topic every day, and in the weekends practice a mix of all the arithmetic topics. You should focus on formulas and conceptual clarity. Solve 20–25 arithmetic-based questions from PracticeMock’s Topic-Wise Tests. Plus, take one full Mock Test daily to build accuracy under pressure.

3. Quadratic Equations & Quantity Comparison

Every year, 3–5 questions appear from this area. These are scoring if your basics are clear.

Revision Strategy:

Focus on sign-based logic, factorization, and comparison techniques. Practice questions from previous years’ to get ready to solve the questions having same patterns. Practice daily using Quant Topic Tests to master equation-solving speed.

4. Number Series (Wrong/Missing Pattern)

Around 3 questions come from this area every year. Identifying the logic behind the pattern is key.

Revision Strategy:

Practice all types of Number Series questions like difference-based, multiplication-based, square/cube pattern, and mixed logic. Your goal should be to identify the pattern within 15 to 20 seconds. Use PracticeMock’s Topic Tests for time-bound tests.

5. Data Sufficiency

This topic appears occasionally, around 2 to 3 questions, but can be tough to solve.

Revision Strategy: 

Practice questions where two statements are given. Learn when to mark “both” or “either” options. Focus on arithmetic-based data sufficiency questions as they are the most frequent. Attempt the PracticeMock Sectional Mocks to improve decision-making.

10-Day Plan to Clear the Quant Cut-Off

Now that you are well aware of which topics you need to focus more on, and which ones you shouldn’t chase too much, it becomes important to have a clear 10-day plan. Follow the plan given below and keep testing your ability through Quant Topic Tests and full-length Mock Tests. If you want to want to get a 10 day schedule to cover all the sections, follow it here.

So, let’s get started right away!

Day	Pay Attention To	Practice Task
Day 1–2	Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit-Loss, Ratio, Mensuration)	Revise formulas + solve 20 practice Qs/day
Day 3–4	DI (Table + Bar Graph)	Attempt 2 full DI sets/day
Day 5	Quadratic & Number Series, Quantity Comparison	15 questions each + one speed test
Day 6	Arithmetic (TSD, SI-CI)	Chapter test + past year Qs
Day 7	DI (Caselet & Mixed)	Attempt 2 sets + 1 sectional test
Day 8	Data Sufficiency + Revision	Topic Tests
Day 9	Mock Test	Take 1 full-length RBI Grade B Phase 1 Mock Test
Day 10	Final Review	Revise short notes + formulas + errors made

NOTE:

• Practice mental calculations daily, as every second and minute counts.
• Instead of attempting 30 questions, target answering 15 to 17 questions accurately.
• Give priority to accuracy over speed, a wrong answer will cost you 0.25 marks.
• Revise one DI and one Arithmetic chapter daily.
• Avoid new topics now and stick to what you’ve practiced.
• After every mock, analyze where you’re losing time.
• Keep a calm mind on exam day as DI and Arithmetic will test your skills and patience at the same time.

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The Bottom Line

The Quantitative Aptitude section may look tough, but it’s pretty manageable, with a smart revision strategy. Now that you have 10 days left to revise, you should only pay heed the topics having high weightage. Take regular mock tests, practice questions on DI, and sharpen arithmetic skills. Even 15 solid attempts can help you cross the cut-off comfortably.

Last but not least, regularity in revision, in the last 10 days, will surely decide your result.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is intended solely for educational and guidance purposes. Any exam analysis, cut‑off trends, or practice questions included are based on feedback from test‑takers, subject experts, and past exam patterns, and should be treated as indicative estimates rather than definitive conclusions. Actual exam questions, results, or cut‑off values may differ, and only the official notifications, answer keys, and updates released by RBI should be considered authentic. Readers are encouraged to verify all details with official sources, and this article will be updated promptly as new official information becomes available.

Also Read:

• RBI Grade B Phase 1 Resources for Success
• RBI Grade B Phase 2 Preparation Resources for Success
• RBI Grade B Mock Test Challenge
• RBI Grade B Important Topics

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