How to Crack RRB NTPC CBT 2 Exam in 3 months?

How to Crack RRB NTPC CBT 2?

RRB NTPC CBT 2 is the second stage of the selection process for the RRB NTPC exam. Candidates who qualify CBT 1 are qualified for this round. It is important for candidates to qualify this round in order to move on to the next one.

RRB NTPC CBT 2 preparation often needs to be more rigorous as the exam tends to be tougher. Candidates need to prepare well in order to land their preferred job. In this article, we have mentioned all the important RBR NTPC CBT 2 preparation tips and strategies to help you crack the exam. So, scroll down to learn how to crack RRB NTPC CBT 2 in three months.

Difference Between RRB NTPC CBT 2 and CBT 1

Since the syllabus for CBT 1 and CBT 2 are somewhat the same, candidates often mistake them to be the same types of exams as well. However, there is a significant difference between the two exams, which is why proper preparation is necessary. Check out the differences between CBT 1 and RRB CBT 2 Syllabus below.

Parameters	RRB NTPC CBT 1	RRB NTPC 2
Number of sections in the Exam	There are three sections: Mathematics (30 questions) General Intelligence and Reasoning (30 questions) General Awareness (40 questions)	There are three sections: Mathematics (35 questions) General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions) General Awareness (50 questions)
Number of Questions	100 Questions	120 Questions
Time Duration	90 Minutes	90 Minutes
Total Marks	100 Marks	120 Marks
Negative Marking	1/3 Marks	1/3 Marks
Previous years Cut-off range	75 – 85	70-85
Difficulty Level	Easy to Moderate	Moderate to Difficult

Points to Consider from the above table:

• The exam pattern and the syllabus of RRB NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2 are the same.
• The time duration of CBT 1 and CBT 2 is the same but the number of questions in CBT 2 is more. This suggests that one must work on the speed of solving the question paper. 
• The syllabus and the topics under all three sections for CBT 1 and CBT 2 are the same. The main difference lies in the difficulty level of the questions. This indicates that candidates should keep revising the notes of CBT-1 and pay extra attention to the details and try to study the topics in more depth. 
• The range of Cut-off marks for NTPC CBT-1 is 75-80 which is almost 75-80% of the total marks, and the range of cut-off marks for NTPC CBT 2 is 70-85 which is approximately  58 – 70% of the total. This suggests that the number of attempts for CBT 1 is higher than the number of attempts for CBT 2.
• The difference in the cut-off brings out the difference in the difficulty level of both exams. In CBT-1 the number of easy questions is more whereas in CBT-2 the number of moderate questions is more. 

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Syllabus – Topic-wise Weightage

Knowing the syllabus is of utmost importance for all aspirants. Being aware of RRB NTPC CBT 2 syllabus and important topics along with weightage will help candidates allocate enough time to help achieve efficiency. Check out the topic-wise weightage of RRB NTPC CBT 2 below.

Sections	Topics	Number of Questions
General Awareness	History	4 – 5
	Polity	4 – 5
	Geography	4 – 5
	Economics	3 – 5
	Current Affairs	14 – 16
	Computer	4 – 6
	General Science	8 – 10
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Series	3 – 4
	Seating Arrangement	5
	Blood Relations	3 – 4
	Non-verbal	2 – 3
	Dice	1 – 2
	Direction	2 – 3
	Coding-Decoding	4 – 5
	Others	3 – 4
Mathematics	Series	3 – 4
	Trigonometry	1 – 2
	Simple Interest and Compound Interest	4 – 5
	Mensuration	3 – 4
	Ratio and Percentage	4 – 5
	Profit and loss	4 – 5
	Algebra	4 – 5
	Miscellaneous	3 – 4

RRB NTPC CBT 2 Preparation Tips and Strategy

After learning about the detailed difference between CBT-1 and CBT-2 and the topic-wise distribution of the questions, let us learn how can we use these insights in our favor and score high in the upcoming RRB NTPC CBT-2. Check out RRB NTPC preparation strategy for CBT 2 exam below. 

Speed and Accuracy

To solve 120 questions in 90 minutes, one must have a good speed. Also with good speed, candidates should have accuracy too as there is a negative marking of 1/3 Marks. In an exam like RRB NTPC where competition is so fierce, the last thing anyone wants to do is lose the marks because of negative marking. Here are a few tips that can be practiced by aspirants in these 2 – 3 months for improving their speed and accuracy. 

• Candidates should always make notes of some quick tricks and methods for sections like quantitative aptitude and logical reasoning, which can be a little calculative and time-consuming. For instance, Learning tables, squares, and cubes of numbers would save a lot of time.
• Recognize your strong and weak points. Aspirants should work on the topics that are difficult for them but at the same time do not take the strong areas fr granted. Give a considerable amount of time for practicing the topics that are easier for students.
• While solving the mock tests learn to manage the time effectively. Always set aside 5 to 10 minutes to look over the questions again to see if any have gone unanswered. Take two to three minutes to read the question paper before starting to solve it. Spend no more than 30 to 40 seconds on any question, especially those in the quantitative or reasoning areas.

General Awareness

In both NTPC CBT 1 and CBT 2, the General Awareness section carries the highest number of questions and marks. In CBT-1, there are 40 questions under this section, and in RRB CBT-2, there are 50 questions. There is no denying fact that the General Awareness section is the most uncertain and the unexpected. No one can be sure about solving all the questions of this section. However, certain areas can definitely be prepared and one can ensure a decent number of marks in this section. 

Following are the list of important topics that can be prepared from the General Awareness section for RRB NTPC CBT 2.

• Current Affairs
• Government Schemes (from the last five years)
• Space and Science Technology (Missiles, ISRO, DRDO, Nuclear tests)
• GI Tags
• Geography
• Current Governors, CMs, Secretary
• Indian Polity
• Ancient History of India and Freedom Struggle, Indian History Timeline
• Famous Battles, Sikh Gurus
• State and its Folk Paintings
• Questions on Computer
• Famous Ancient and modern books
• General Science
• World Heritage Sites in India
• Sports Terminologies
• Important Days and Dates
• Famous Temples in India
• SI units and Scientific Instruments
• International Organisations
• Important Awards and their Fields
• Books and Authors

Revision and Practice 

• There is no substitute for practice. Regularly solve RRB NTPC previous year papers and mock tests. Try to solve the mocks within the stipulated time and under the exam hall surrounding.
• Analyze the RRB NTPC mock test result. Identify the section in which you are marking the incorrect answers and try to lower the incorrect choices.
• Regularly solve the previous year’s papers as the questions are mostly repeated ones. This will also help the candidates to get to know the pattern of the questions and the level of difficulty. 
• As mentioned earlier, the syllabus and the pattern of CBT 1 and CBT 2 are the same. So, keep revising your notes, basic formulae, etc.  
• Do not forget to practice the questions asked in the RRB NTPC CBT 1. There might get repeated in CBT 2. 

Other than the points mentioned above, Try to set weekly and monthly targets. This would ensure the timely completion of the syllabus and revision of the important topics.