Daily Routine for NABARD Grade A Prelims 2023 Exam Preparation
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NABARD Grade A notification 2023 is out for 150 posts. Online applications have started now and the last is September 23, 2023. The tentative exam date for Prelims is October 16, 2023. Candidates seriously targeting to conquer the Prelims paper have 38 days with them. Make the best possible use of the time available with you to boost your performance. We have a crafted daily routine plan to strategize your preparation for Prelims.

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NABARD Grade A Exam Highlights 2023

NABARD released the official notification for 150 posts of Grade A officers on September 1, 2023. Online applications started on September 2, 2023, and the last date to apply is September 23, 2023. Check out the table below to get major highlights on the NABARD Grade A 2023 exam.

ActivityNABARD Grade A Exam Highlights
Organization NameNABARD 
ExamNABARD Grade A
No. of Posts150 Posts
Online Registration Start DateSeptember 2, 2023
Last Date to ApplySeptember 23, 2023
Prelim Admit Card Release DateTo be Notified Soon
Preliminary Exam Date (Tentative)October 16, 2023

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NABARD Grade A Prelim Examination Pattern

Candidates have to face 200 questions from 8 different sections Test of Reasoning, English Language, Decision Making, Computer Knowledge, General Awareness, Quantitative, ARD, and ESI. 

  • No. of Questions: 200
  • Marks: 200
  • Time Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 Mark
  • Merit Subjects: General Awareness, ARD and ESI
  • Qualifying Sections: Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge & Decision Making
SectionNo. Of QuestionsMarks
Test of Reasoning2020
English Language3030
Decision Making1010
Computer Knowledge2020
General Awareness2020
Quantitative Aptitude2020
Economic & Social Issues (with a focus on Rural India)4040
Agriculture & Rural Development (with Emphasis on Rural India) 4040
Total200200

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Candidates should allocate their routine time only to building up conceptual knowledge for Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English. These sections are qualifying in NABARD Grade A Prelims so, revise and practice questions. Strategize your daily routine in covering these three subjects to enhance your knowledge for NABARD and other competitive government examinations. Let’s have a closer look to start preparing for these three subjects in prelims.

Morning Shift: Test of Reasoning

Dedicate your morning time to the Reasoning section for the NABARD Grade A Prelim exam. 

  • Start your preparation by covering basic topics Syllogism, Blood Relations, and going to the advanced topics Seating Arrangement, Input-Output, and Puzzles.
  • Solve multiple questions to improve your speed and accuracy.
  • Maintain well-structured notes including tricks and topics for revision.
  • Practice topic-wise tests daily 50-70+ questions. 

Afternoon Shift: English Language

Allocate your afternoon time to study topics for English Language.

  • Dedicate your afternoon time to read newspapers regularly.
  • Add some prominent news to your reading list including The Hindu, Business Standard, Economic Times, and Live Mint.
  • Make a routine to solve 1-2 to reading comprehension.
  • Revise basic grammar topics and practice questions.
  • Solve mock tests and previous year’s papers.

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Evening Shift: Quantitative Aptitude

The Quantitative Aptitude section requires conceptual knowledge along with proper practice to solve questions quickly.

  • Cover basic concepts of Quadratic Equations, Number Series, and Arithmetic.
  • Start practicing questions from the question bank.
  • Improve your analytical skills and knowledge on solving questions on Data Interpretation.
  • Write important formulas in notes for revision.
  • Attempt mock tests regularly to get clarity on your attempt strategy for the Quantitative Aptitude Section. 
  • Learn effective tricks to solve questions accurately and quickly from Quadratic Equations, Simplification Approximation, Quantity Comparison, and Arithmetic.

NABARD Grade A Prelims Study Plan 

Incorporate this routine study plan if you want to excel in the NABARD Grade A exam in your 1st attempt. We have listed topics to cover for English, Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. Soon, you will be able to access routine study plans for ESI, ARD, and GA in our upcoming blog posts. Emphsize to practice the ample number of questions in English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning to maximize your accuracy and speed. 

Task 1 (Reasoning)Task 2 (English)Task 3 (Quantitative Aptitude)
Input-OutputReading ComprehensionQuadratic Equations
Blood RelationsPractice Question Bank 1Data Interpretation
PuzzleSentence improvementSolve Question Bank 1
Seating ArrangementRevise Basic Grammar Simplification/ Approximation
Miscellaneous QuestionsSolve Grammar QuestionsNumber Series
Practice Question Bank 1Practice Question Bank on Sentence ImprovementSolve Question Bank 2
Read NotesCloze TestMathematical Inequalities
Statement based questions (Verbal reasoning)Fill in the BlanksData Sufficiency
Data sufficiencyPractice Question Bank 3Practice Question Bank 3
Solve Reasoning Question Bank 2Sentence rearrangementQuantity Comparison
PuzzlePara JumblesQuadratic Equations
Blood RelationsPractice Question Bank 4Solve Question Bank 4
Practice Reasoning Question Bank 3Spotting the errorsMathematical Inequalities
Puzzles and seating arrangementCloze TestArithmetic Equations
InequalityRevise NotesRevise Important Formulas
Attempt Reasoning Question Bank 4Solve Question Bank 5Solve Question Bank 5
Solve Mock Test 1Attempt Mock Test 1 Solve Mock Test 1
Solve Mock Test 2Attempt Mock Test 2Solve Mock Test 2

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NABARD Grade A Preliminary Mock Test Drills for Practice

Day  1NABARD Grade A Prelim Mock Test FREE 1
Day 2Solve Reasoning Question Bank 1
Day 3NABARD Grade A Prelim Mock Test 2
Day 4NABARD Grade A Prelim Mock Test Shift 1
Day 5Solve ESI Question Bank
Day 6NABARD Grade A Prelim Mock Test Shift 2
Day 7NABARD Grade A Prelim Mock Test Challenge

PM’s Online Resources to Study for NABARD Grade A Exam

  • NABARD Grade A FREE Mock Test
  • NABARD Grade A Study Notes 
  • Sampoorna Current Affairs 2023
  • NABARD CA Tests
  • NABARD Revision Notes 2023
  • NABARD Grade A Prelims & Mains Mock Tests
  • NABARD Grade A Non-Video Course

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Final Words

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By Divya Sharma

My Role as a Content Writer in PracticeMock is to craft research based blogs. I ensure that aspirants get accurate information on government exams through blogs.

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