The second shift of NICL AO Phase I is over and here we are with the complete exam analysis and expected cut off for the exam. The level of exam varied between easy to moderate but some students find it hard as well.
The exam was divided into three sections viz. English (30 marks), Reasoning (35 marks) and Quantitative Aptitude (35 marks). Overall, candidates had to attempt 100 questions in 60 minutes.
| Section | Ideal Attempt |
|---|---|
| English | 18-21 |
| Reasoning | 23-27 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 21-25 |
| TOTAL | 66-75 |
Quantitative Aptitude (Easy to Moderate)
The level of quantitative aptitude was easy to moderate. There were three sets of Data Interpretation. The DI set was was similar to the one in 1st shift. This section was mainly occupied with the following topics.
- Pie Chart + Tabular
- Bar Graph (easiest)
- Tabular
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quadratic Equations | 5 | Easy |
| Miscellaneous (SI,CI, Speed &Time, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Averages, Ages, Ratio etc.) | 10 | Moderate |
| Data Interpretation | 15 | Easy |
| Number Series (Missing) | 5 | Moderate |
| Total | 35 | Moderate |
English (Easy to Moderate)
This section followed the convention exam pattern and had no surprise element. Some students find RC bit difficult but the section was not that difficult.
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension (Social-Media) | 10 | Moderate |
| Error Detection | 6 | Easy |
| Cloze Test (Air Pollution ) | 8 | Moderate |
| Phrasal Replacement | 6 | Easy |
| Total | 30 | Easy |
Reasoning Ability (Easy)
The level of reasoning was Easy to moderate. This section had 4 Seating Arrangements and Puzzles.
- Month related (2 variable)
- Linear (North-South) (1 variable)
- Circular Based (1 variable)
- Floor (3 questions only)
| Topic | No. of Questions | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Inequalities | 2 | Easy |
| Sitting Arrangement and Puzzles | 18 | Moderate |
| Coding Decoding | 5 | Easy |
| Alphabetical | 2 | Easy |
| Ranking (In Paragraph form) | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
| Blood Relation (In Paragraph form) | 3 | Easy |
| Direction | 3 | Easy |
| Total | 35 | Easy |
