NABARD Grade A notification is yet to be released. And this is the right reason & time that you start your preparation for this exam. Reasons being the below:
- You’ll stay one step ahead of other aspirants by starting early
- Since the syllabus is extremely vast, especially that of ESI & ARD, starting early will help you cover & revise the complete syllabus
- You get ample time to attempt mock tests, review your performance & improve it.
The exam pattern of NABARD comprises of 7 sections which are Reasoning Ability, English Language, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Economic & Social Issues (with focus on Rural India) & Agriculture & Rural Development (with focus on Rural India).
Quantitative Aptitude is one of the important sections having 20 questions. To help you score maximum marks, we have come up with a framework in this article so that you strategize better & score more in this exam. Have a look:
It is rightly said, “Success belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Thus for all those who have dreamt of clearing NABARD Grade A 2023 exam, it’s high time that you get started with the preparation part. With Quant section bringing a chill down the spine of many students, we aim to provide certain useful tips to simplify the not so simple looking section.
Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Tips for NABARD Grade A Exam
- Clarity of Basics: You need to clear your basic mathematics concepts before you proceed further. This includes memorizing tables from 1 to 30, squares upto 50 and cubes upto 30. This aids in fast calculation and saves time. Understanding some key chapters of mathematics like Ratio, Percentages and Average is important to clear the cut-off of the exam. It’s also essential that you fetch maximum marks in the Quantitative Aptitude section.
- Preparation according to the topic: To hit the bull’s eye you need to keep a strategy. You need to make a list of topics priority wise i.e. starting from the most important chapters. The topic preference list should be according to your convenience.
- Time Management and Planning: As the adage goes, “Proper planning prevents poor performance.” Therefore solving the problem should not be your sole focus rather solving the problem within the stipulated time frame should be your aim. The ideal time to solve one question is 37 seconds if you aim at solving this section in less time. To avoid hassle you should always practice questions in a certain time limit.
- Knowing the most important chapters for the exam: Knowing those chapters which are more frequently asked in the exam, help you to guess the trend of the questions being asked. Questions on Simplification/ Approximation are frequently asked in the exam. The plus point with these chapters is that these can be solved in a minimum time, so these topics should be on a high priority. Another topic in the list is Number Series, which you must practice. Solving a lot of questions of this topic makes you familiar with the maximum number of number series pattern. Another important chapter in the list is Quadratic Equations. Questions on BODMAS and Number series appear frequently in the previous year papers, so if you have a command over mathematical operators and number series this section will really help you in obtaining a good score.
- Tracking your performance: There will be certain topics which you will be good at and certain topics will be your weak point. So you need to identify your strong and weak areas. Practice your strong areas first and then go on to your weak areas giving them more time. Keep a track of your performance and note if you are improving on your weak areas or not.
- Practice Mocks: Mocks give you a feel of the real exam. The better you perform in mocks, brighter are the chances of your performance in the actual exam. So take your mocks seriously and assess your performance accordingly.
Thus a blend of right attitude and aptitude is what is needed to crack the exam. Be regular with your preparation and try to clear your doubts as and when they occur. Best Wishes!