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.
As per the NIACL, the selection process of a candidate is based on the four recruitment stages given below:
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.
Topics | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes (1 hour) |
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.
Topics | Marks | Duration |
English Language (Objective) | 50 | 120 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | |
Reasoning Ability | 50 | |
General Awareness | 50 | |
English Language (Descriptive) | 30 | 30 minutes |
Total | 230 | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
Topics | Marks | Duration |
English Language (Objective) | 40 | 90 minutes |
Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | |
Reasoning Ability | 40 | |
General Awareness | 40 | |
Professional Knowledge | 40 | 30 minutes |
English (Descriptive) | 30 | 30 minutes |
Total | 230 | 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes) |
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.
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:
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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