What is the level of the RRB NTPC CBT2 exam over CBT1?

What is going to be the level of RRB CB2 exam in comparison of RRB CBT1? What is the difference between two, let's find out:

RRB NTPC exam is being conducted in 6 different stages:

CBT I – Prelims
CBT II – Mains
Typing Test (Skill Test)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Final Selection

CBT 1 is just a term given for the preliminary exam of RRB NTPC and CBT 2 is for the mains. To understand the difference between the level of both, let's compare the examination pattern for both CBT I and CBT II:

RRB CBT 1 Exam Pattern

General Awareness - 40 Marks

Mathematics - 30 Marks

General Intelligence & Reasoning - 30 Marks

Total - 100 Marks

Time Given: 90 Minutes

RRB CBT 2 Exam Pattern

General Awareness - 50 Marks

Mathematics - 35 Marks

General Intelligence & Reasoning - 35 Marks

Total - 120 Marks

Time Given: 90 Minutes

So, basically in CBT 2 exam, you have to attempt more questions than in CBT 1 exam in the same time. Also, the difficulty level of the CBT 2 exam might be slightly higher and questions can be more complicated while the syllabus is same for the both.

Syllabus For RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2

Mathematics

Number Systems
Time and Work
Decimals
Time and Distance
Fractions
Simple and Compound Interest
LCM and HCF
Profit and Loss
Ratio and Proportions
Elementary Algebra
Percentage
Geometry and Trigonometry
Mensuration
Elementary Statistics'

Reasoning

Analogies
Venn Diagrams
Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
Puzzle
Coding and Decoding
Data Sufficiency
Mathematical Operations
Seating Arrangements
Similarities and Differences
Statement – Conclusion
Relationships
Statement – Courses of Action
Analytical Reasoning
Decision Making
Syllogism
Maps
Jumbling
Interpretation of Graphs

RRB NTPC General Awareness Syllabus

National and International Current Events
Common Abbreviations
Games and Sports
Transport Systems in India
Art and Culture of India
Indian Economy
Indian Literature
Famous Personalities of India and World
Monuments and Places of India
Flagship Government Programs
General and Life Science (Up to 10th Std)
Flora and Fauna of India
History of India and Freedom Struggle
Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India
Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
General Scientific and Technological Developments of India
Indian Polity and Governance
Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at large
UN and Other Important World Organisations
Basics of Computers

Comparison of Difficulty Level

We assessed the difficulty level of RRB NTPC CBT 1 exam and it was fairly moderate for each subject. The exam wasn't too difficult and it wasn't too easy at the same time.

Here is the expected cutoff for RRB NTPC CBT1 2021:

Categories	Expected cutoff
General	83 - 85
OBC	73 - 75
SC	70 - 72
ST	60 - 63

About the CBT 2, we feel that the difficult level for mathematics section will be high but for the rest of the sections, it can be moderate to high.

How To Prepare?

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Here is the link to the course:

RRB NTPC Online Course

Arithmetic & Reasoning Online Coaching Classes