LIC AAO 2025 Exam Analysis – 3rd October All Shifts, Check Good Attempts & Difficulty Level
The LIC AAO 2025 exam was successfully conducted today in computer-based mode at several centres. The exam followed the standard LIC AAO Preliminary exam pattern, with three sections – English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude – allotted 20 minutes each, making the total duration 60 minutes. According to candidate feedback, the exam went smoothly without any technical issues. Overall, the question paper was of an easy-to-moderate level of difficulty. Candidates can check the section-wise detailed difficulty level in the article below.
For the 1st shift of 3rd October, candidates attempted the sections in the following sequence:
The LIC AAO Preliminary Exam 2025 is a computer-based test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying 70 marks, as the English Language section is qualifying in nature and not counted towards the final merit. The paper is divided into three sections: Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language, with a 20-minute sectional time limit for each section. Unlike banking exams, there is no negative marking in the LIC AAO prelims, which gives candidates the advantage of attempting all questions without fear of penalty. The exam is conducted in multiple shifts across different centres, and candidates can check the detailed section-wise exam analysis in the article below.
The overall difficulty level of the LIC AAO 2025 exam 4th shift was easy to moderate. Candidates found Reasoning and English comparatively easy, while Quantitative Aptitude was a little time-consuming. On average, 68-75 good attempts with accuracy are considered safe for this shift.
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | 23-25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 28-30 |
| English Language | Easy | 26-28 |
| Total | Easy to Moderate | 68-75 |
Note: Given that there is no negative marking in place, we expect aspirants to answer all the questions. The above numbers relate to questions answered correctly.
The LIC AAO 2025 4th shift is now over. The prelims exam consisted of three sections – Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Candidates can check the section-wise detailed exam analysis below.
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO for the reasoning section.
| Topics | No. of Questions |
| Puzzle (Sequence based) | 5 |
| Puzzle (Post-based- 8 posts) | 5 |
| Puzzle (Year Based- Age) | 5 |
| Seating Arrangement (parallel row) | 5 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Inequalities | 3 |
| Direction | 3 |
| Syllogism | 4 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Total | 35 |
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO Exam, Quantitative Aptitude.
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Approximation | 6 |
| Wrong Number Series | 4 |
| Arithmetic (Percentage, Ages, Boat & Stream, Mensuration, etc.) | 10 |
| Line DI | 5 |
| Table DI | 5 |
| Caselet DI | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO Exam, English Section.
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension ( Machine Learning) | 10 |
| Error Detection | 5 |
| Mis-Spelt | 4 |
| Column Based | 1 |
| Single fillers | 4-5 |
| Papajumble | 5 |
| Total | 30 |
The overall difficulty level of the LIC AAO 2025 exam (3rd October, 3rd shift) was easy to moderate. Candidates found Reasoning and English comparatively easy, while Quantitative Aptitude was a little time-consuming. On average, 67-75 good attempts with accuracy are considered safe for this shift.
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | 22 – 24 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 21 – 23 |
| English Language | Easy to Moderate | 23 – 24 |
| Total | Easy to Moderate | 67 – 75 |
Note: Given that there is no negative marking in place, we expect aspirants to answer all the questions. The above numbers relate to questions answered correctly.
The LIC AAO 2025 3rd shift is now over. The prelims exam consisted of three sections – Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language. Candidates can check the section-wise detailed exam analysis below.
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO for the reasoning section.
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Direction and Distance | 3 |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Meaning Words | 1 |
| Uncertain Seating Arrangement | 3 |
| Uncertain Seating Arrangement (North & South) | 5 |
| Month-Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Post-Based Puzzle | 5 |
| Category-Based puzzle (10 Persons) | 5 |
| Inequalities | 4 |
| Total | 35 |
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO Exam, Quantitative Aptitude.
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Approximation | 5 |
| Arithmetic (Percentage, Ages, Boat & Stream, Mensuration, etc.) | 11 |
| Quadratic Equations | 6 |
| Pie DI | 5 |
| Table DI | 5 |
| Caselet DI | 3 |
| Total | 35 |
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO Exam, English Section.
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Reading Comprehension | 9 |
| Error Detection (Single Line) | 4 |
| Phrase Replacement | 3 |
| Word Swap | 5 |
| Cloze Test | 5 |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 4 |
| Total | 30 |
The overall difficulty level of the LIC AAO Exam 2025 2nd shift was easy to moderate. Reasoning and English sections were manageable for most candidates, while Quantitative Aptitude took a bit more time. A safe range of good attempts for this shift is 71-85 questions with accuracy.
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | 33-35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 20-25 |
| English Language | Easy to Moderate | 18-26 |
| Total | Easy to Moderate | 71-85 |
Note: Given that there is no negative marking in place, we expect aspirants to answer all the questions. The above numbers relate to questions answered correctly.
The second shift of the LIC AAO 2025 exam has concluded successfully. Based on feedback from candidates who appeared in this shift, we have prepared a comprehensive exam analysis highlighting the overall difficulty level, good attempts, and section-wise performance. Candidates can check the detailed analysis for each section in the section below..
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO for the reasoning section.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Blood Relation | 3 |
| Inequality | 3 |
| Coding Decoding | 1 |
| Pair Formation | 1 |
| Meaningful Word | 1 |
| Selection Based Puzzle (3 State/10 Person) | 5 |
| Month+Date based puzzle (3 Month+3 Date) | 5 |
| Single Row | 5 |
| Floor Based (8 Floor) | 5 |
| Comparison Puzzle | 3 |
| Total | 35 |
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO Exam, Quantitative Aptitude.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| TableDI | 5 |
| Bar + Table DI | 5 |
| Caselet DI | 5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 |
| Arithmetic Questions (partnership, boats and streams, pipes and cisterns) | 10 |
| Approximation | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO Exam, English Section.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Reading comprehension | 10 |
| Error Spotting | 5-6 |
| Word swap | 3-5 |
| Parajumble | 5 |
| Single Fillers | 5 |
| Sentence Improvement | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
The overall difficulty level of the LIC AAO Exam 2025 (October 3, 1st shift) was easy to moderate, and most candidates found the paper easy. Reasoning and English were relatively simple, while Quantitative Aptitude was a bit time-consuming. On average, 62-81 good attempts with accuracy are considered a safe range for this shift.
| Section | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate | 33-35 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate | 19-25 |
| English Language | Easy to Moderate | 18-26 |
| Total | Easy to Moderate | 62-81 |
Note: Given that there is no negative marking in place, we expect aspirants to answer all the questions. The above numbers relate to questions answered correctly.
The first shift of the LIC AAO 2025 exam has concluded successfully. Based on feedback from candidates who appeared, we have compiled a detailed exam analysis covering the difficulty level and good attempts. Candidates can check the section-wise detailed analysis in the section below.
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO for the reasoning section.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Syllogism | 3 |
| Direction | 3 |
| Inequality | 3 |
| Circle Seating (facing inside, outside) | 5 |
| Uncertain Linear Seating (20 persons, facing north) | 4 |
| Month-based puzzle (8 months) | 5 |
| Floor-Flat Based Puzzle (5 Floors, 2 Flats) | 5 |
| Box Puzzle (9 boxes) | 5 |
| Misc number pairing – 1 word-based vabish – 1 | 2 |
| Total | 35 |
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO Exam, Quantitative Aptitude.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Pie Chart DI (based on men and women working in the banking sector) | 5 |
| Line Graph with Table DI (Line DI – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – manufacturing-based Table DI – Sold, unsode based) | 5 |
| Caselet DI (A, B, C – thing manufactured based) – calculative | 5 |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 |
| Arithmetic Questions (partnership, boats and streams, pipes and cisterns) | 10 |
| Approximation | 5 |
| Total | 35 |
In the table given below, we have provided the topic-wise number of questions and the level of difficulty of questions in the LIC AAO Exam, english Section.
| Topic | No. of questions |
| Reading comprehension Passage Related to: Milk production in Africa and America Synonym/Antonym: Harder, Record | 9 |
| Error Spotting (find the correct sentence) | 3 |
| Word swap | 5 |
| Coze Test (A to F) | 6 |
| Phrasal Replacement | 5 |
| Match the column | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
NOTE: With the prelims now over, don’t wait for the result; start your mains preparation immediately. The LIC AAO Main exam is scheduled for 8th November, and since time is limited, it’s Important to begin preparation right away.
Disclaimer: The exam analysis and cut‑off predictions in this article are based on student feedback, expert insights, and previous exam trends. Difficulty levels and “good attempts” are indicative estimates meant only for guidance. They should not be considered official or final. The actual cut‑off marks, results, and official details will be released solely by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) through its notifications. Candidates are advised to rely on official updates for confirmed information.
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There are three sections – Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language (qualifying).
The sequence of the LIC AAO exam paper is Reasoning Ability → Quantitative Aptitude → English Language.
The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
The exam duration is 60 minutes, with 20 minutes per section.
No, there is no negative marking in the preliminary exam.
The English Language section is qualifying in nature.
The overall difficulty level was easy to moderate.
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