Score 30+ Marks in Quantitative Aptitude-NIACL AO 2021

NIACL AO 2021 exam is around the corner and it is not a surprise if you are finding the Quantitative Aptitude section to be tough and tricky. But, with good preparation and strategy, it becomes a scoring section. Many students get confused at making a perfect approach for the Quantitative Aptitude section for the RRB PO Exam. We know that the QA section invites tricky questions, but if you can practice properly and avoid a few things in the Exam, you can certainly fetch full marks. This article will supply you with guaranteed tips to ensure success.

But before moving on to the tips, let’s first take a look at the exam pattern to know the exam better.

NIACL AO Exam Pattern

As per the NIACL, the selection process of a candidate is based on the four recruitment stages given below:

Preliminary Stage

This stage of the recruitment process consists of three sections, English language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability. The exam is conducted in online mode, with objective-type questions carrying a total score of 100 Marks.

Mains Exam

The second stage of selection is the Mains Examination which is an objective test of 200 marks and a Descriptive Test of 30 marks. Both the Objective and Descriptive Tests are conducted in online mode and you need to pass both the tests separately to get qualified for the next round. The objective type paper has a duration of 2 hours, while the descriptive paper has a time limit of only 30 minutes. In it, you will face 200 multiple-choice questions and have to write two essays or a letter. The mode of exam of the descriptive test will only be English. There is also negative marking involved, as 1/4th of a Mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The four sections of the mains exam are the English language, reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude, and general awareness. There are two Mains exams, one each for Generalist officers and Specialist officers with only a little difference between the two.

Mains for Generalists

Mains for Specialists

Interview & Final selection

After clearing all the above-mentioned stages, you would be called for an interview. Keep in mind, the weightage ratio of online exams and interviews is 80:20. The final selection process of the NIACL AO examination depends upon the combined marks of the mains exam and the interview stage.

Tips to score full 30 + marks in Prelims-Quantitative Aptitude

QA has important topics that can help you in maximizing your score with less effort and time. You will have to prioritize those important topics and then move on to other topics only after developing command over them.

Here are the Dos and Don’ts you need to keep in mind to grab full 30 Marks in NIACL AO Exam 2021:

1. Spend more time on Number Series: Questions on Number Series are easy, and you should not take more than a few seconds to solve them. And for that you must practice previous year’s questions and attempt as many Mock Tests as possible.
2. Don’t skip the topics you are weak in: You need to be equally good in all the topics of this section. Leaving out topics you are bad or slow in is a bad idea. Allot proper time and energy to topics you are weak as well, as you can never be sure from which portions of the section questions can be asked.
3. Improve your accuracy in Simplification & Approximation: Simplification & Approximation is all about how quickly you can solve with accuracy. To come out brilliantly in it, you must buckle up to practice a lot and keep checking your speed and accuracy every day and note down all the significant improvements for a confident performance in the actual RRB PO exam 2021.
4. Revise the basic concepts of Data Interpretation: Questions on Data Interpretation can be easy and moderate in difficulty. To solve all the questions in quick time in the Exam, you need to revise all the related basic concepts.
5. Don’t guess: Most of the candidates get tempted to mark the answer to every question in the RRB PO Exam, even if they are not sure of the right answer. So, avoid guessing answers.
6. Skip the tricky questions: Questions on Miscellaneous/Arithmetic questions and Quadratic Equations can also be a bit tricky at times. So, it is recommended to attempt questions you find easy and skip the hard ones to revisit them later with a change mindset.
7. Attempt a Minimum of 30 Questions: Try your best to attempt a minimum of 30 questions with accuracy. To accomplish that goal, attempt regular Mock Tests and try to attempt at least 30 questions in it.

Conclusion

To master the QA section, you should practice QA questions via Mock tests. It will quickly let you know which questions you have not still mastered and encourage you to focus on your speed and accuracy and your weak areas. Since Mock Tests stimulate revision and studying, they check and encourage earlier learning and so space out learning, which will most likely improve your retention. Therefore, you need to make sure that practice various QA every day for better retention and better results.

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