The NIACL AO Phase 1 (Prelims) 2021 Exam has been successfully conducted by New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) today. We have brought you the detailed exam analysis of all the shifts of the upcoming NIACL AO Prelim 2021 exam. These analyses are based on the real reviews of the candidates who appeared in today’s Prelims examination. From what we ascertained, the overall difficulty level of the exam was from Moderate to difficult.
This exam analysis can surely bring an exponential improvement in the performances of the candidates who are waiting to take on the exam next time.
Take a quick look at the analysis below to check the good attempts and the type of questions asked in the examination.
Given below is the NIACL AO Exam analysis for different sections of the 2021 Prelims examination for your reference:
Check the NIACL AO Exam Analysis for all the subjects of the Prelims examination for your reference.
| Topics | Shift 1 (No of Questions) | Shift 2 (No of Questions) |
| Quadratic Equation | 5 Qs (Easy) | – |
| Missing Number Series | 5 Qs (Easy)-Multiplication & Disc. | – |
| Data Interpretation | 10 Qs (5 Qs on Line Graph/Yoga Session & 5 on Table) | – Tabular (5 Qs) – Tabular (5 Qs) |
| Caselet | 5 Qs | 5 Qs |
| Word Problems | 10 Qs (Ages, Partnership, Profit & Loss) | 10 Qs |
| Approximation | – | 5 Qs |
| Wrong No. Series | – | 5 Qs |
| Total | 35 | 35 |
| Topics | Shift 1 (No of Questions) | Shift 2 (No of Questions) |
| Puzzles | 4 Qs (Box based Puzzle-Variable-City) 5 Qs (Circular Arrangement-In/Out) 1 Q (Parallel Row-12 Persons) 5 Qs (Floor Based-6 Floors) 5 Qs (Miscellaneous puzzles) | – Floor & Flat-based (5) – Vertical Stacking (5) – Circular Seating Arrangement (5) – Designation-based (5) |
| Syllogism | 5 Qs (Only a few-3 Statement & 2 Conclusion) Easy | 3 Qs |
| Word-formation | 1 Q | – |
| Pair Formation | 1 Q | – |
| Blood Relation | 3 Qs | 3 Qs |
| Inequalities | – | 3 Qs |
| Direction & Distance | 3 Qs | |
| Miscellaneous | 5 Qs | 3 Qs |
| Total | 35 Qs | 35 Qs |
| Topics | Shift 1 (No of Questions) | Shift 2 (No of Questions) |
| Reading Comprehension | 7 Qs (Relationship /Friendship) | Topic: Uzbekistan Oil Crisis Analysis- 8 Q (2 Questions on Vocab) |
| Vocabulary | 2 Qs (Sorts/Synonyms) | – |
| Cloze Test | 6 Qs | – |
| Words Rearrangement | 5 Qs | – |
| Error Detection/Spotting | 5 Qs (Old pattern) | 5 Qs |
| Sentence Rearrangement | 5 Qs | 5 Qs |
| Fill in the Blanks | – | 5 Qs |
| Misspelt Words | – | 5 Qs |
| Misc. | – | 2 Qs |
| Total | 30 Qs | 30 Qs |
NIACL has conducted the 3rd and final shift of the AO Exam. Check out the types of questions that were being asked!
| Topics | Shift 3 (No of Questions) |
| Data Interpretation | 3 Qs (Caselete) 5 Qs (Pie Chart) 5 Qs (Tabular) |
| Missing Number Series | 5 Qs (Missing Number Series) |
| Approximation | 6 Qs |
| Arithmetic | 12 Qs |
| Total | 35 Qs |
| Topics | Shift 3 (No of Questions) |
| Uncertain Linear Sitting arrangement | |
| Puzzles | 5 Qs (Circular Based Puzzle) 5 Qs (Day Based Puzzle) 3 Qs (Month and Year Based Puzzle) |
| Seating Arrangement | 5 Qs |
| Inequality | 3 Qs |
| Blood Relation | 3 Qs |
| Direction & Distance | 3 Qs |
| Syllogism | 2 Qs |
| Miscellaneous | 6 Qs |
| Total | 35 Qs |
| Topics | Shift 3 (No of Questions) |
| Reading Comprehension | 8 Qs |
| Correct the order | 5 Qs |
| Fill Ups | 5 Qs |
| Error Detection/Spotting | 5 QS |
| Word Statement | 2 QS |
| Para Jumbles | 5 Qs |
| Total | 30 |
The section-wise difficulty level of the exam was as follows:
| Subject | Difficulty level |
| English | Easy-Moderate |
| Reasoning | Easy-Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
| Overall | Moderate |
Disclaimer: The exam analysis, difficulty levels, and good attempt ranges presented in this article are based on student feedback, expert insights, and observed exam trends. These inputs are indicative and intended only to guide aspirants in their preparation. They should not be considered official or final. The actual questions, cut‑off marks, results, and other official details will be released solely by the New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL) through its notifications. Candidates are strongly advised to rely on official NIACL updates for confirmed information.
The exam analysis, which we’ll do tomorrow, will not only make the candidates well-informed about the difficulty level of the exam but will also improve their exam-taking skills and decrease the test anxiety and instill in them self-confidence. It will be greatly helpful for all the Banking and insurance students aiming at clearing the NIACL AO exam.
Q. Is NIACL AO Exam Analysis 2021 helpful for the aspirants of the NIACL AO Exam?
Yes. It will give an idea about the types of questions that were being asked in the exam and the difficulty level.
Q. What was the level of the NIACL AO Exam 2021 Shift 2?
The level of the NIACL AO Exam 2021 Shift 1 was Moderate
Q. What are the good attempts of NIACL AO Exam 2021 Shift 2?
The good attempts of NIACL AO Exam 2021 are overall 60-66.
Q. Is there any negative marking in the NIACL AO exam?
Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Q. How many sections are there in the NIACL AO prelims exam?
A total of 3 sections: Prelim, Mains, Personal interview
Q. Is there any interview for the NIACL AO post?
A personal interview is conducted for candidates which clear the phase-2 examination.
Q. How many vacancies are there for NIACL AO 2021?
This year NIACL has declared about 300 vacancies.
Q. Is PM’s NIACL AO 2021 Free Mock Test available?
Yes, PracticeMock offers a Free Mock Test for NIACL AO.
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