NABARD Grade A Study Plan 2024: NABARD is all set to conduct the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 exam on 1st September 2024. When the exam gets nearer, the revision gets tougher. This is the reason why we have come up with a 15-day schedule to cover the entire Phase 1 syllabus in the last 15 days. Candidates who are gearing up for the exam should follow the plan below to prepare and revise in the last 15 days. This plan will help you make sure that you have maintained a balance of practice, theory, and revision. Read on to speed up your preparation and revision simultaneously.
NABARD Grade A Phase 1 syllabus is divided into 8 sections. These sections are Test of Reasoning, English language, Computer knowledge, Quantitative aptitude, Decision making, Economic and social issues with a special focus on rural development and Agriculture and Rural Development. Candidates will have to solve 200 questions in 2 hours or 180 minutes. There will also be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer given. The merit will be decided based on the marks obtained in General Awareness, Economic & Social Issues, and Agriculture & Rural Development, whereas, Other Sections like Reasoning, English, QA, Computer & Decision Making will be qualifying in nature. The performance of the candidates in the Merit list will; decide whether they will make it to the Mains exam or not. The plan given below is designed to help you effectively prepare for the NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Exam 2024.
| 15 Days Study Plan for NABARD Grade A Study Plan 2024 | |||
| Day | Sections Covered | Topics | Tasks |
| Day 1 | Quantitative Aptitude | Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Simplification & Approximation | Practice basic concepts, solve 50 questions from each topic |
| Day 2 | Reasoning Ability | Blood Relation, Input-Output, Inequality | Review theory, practice 3 sets of puzzles, and solve 50 questions from each topic |
| Day 3 | English Language | Spotting Errors, Reading Comprehension | Practice 2 comprehension passages and solve 50 error detection questions |
| Day 4 | General Awareness | Current Affairs, Banking Awareness | Study current affairs for the last 3 to 4 months (or 5 to 6 months, if you can) and revise banking terms, and read daily newspapers |
| Day 5 | Computer Knowledge | Networking, Input-Output devices, MS Office | Learn basic networking concepts, practice MS Office tasks, and solve 30 questions |
| Day 6 | Decision Making | Basic Decision-Making Scenarios | Review 5 decision-making scenarios, analyze past questions, and practice 20 questions |
| Day 7 | Economic and Social Issues (ESI) | Nature of the Indian Economy, Structural and Institutional features | Read NCERT chapters on the Indian Economy, review key concepts, and summarize notes |
| Day 8 | Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) | Agriculture: Definition, Agronomy, Classification of field crops | Study agronomy concepts, and classify crops, and make flashcards for revision |
| Day 9 | Quantitative Aptitude | Data Sufficiency, Arithmetic Questions, Data Interpretation and Caselets | Practice data interpretation sets, and solve 30 data sufficiency and arithmetic questions |
| Day 10 | Reasoning Ability | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement, Syllogism | Solve 5 puzzle sets, practice syllogism questions, and review key reasoning concepts |
| Day 11 | English Language | Cloze Test, Sentence Improvement | Practice 3 cloze tests, review sentence structure rules, and solve 50 improvement questions |
| Day 12 | General Awareness | Awards and Honors, New Appointments | Memorize important awards and appointments and revise current affairs you have already covered |
| Day 13 | Economic and Social Issues (ESI) | Inflation, Poverty Alleviation, Population Trends | Study inflation trends, review poverty programs, and summarize key points for quick revision |
| Day 14 | Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD) | Soil and Water Conservation, Farm and Agri Engineering | Review soil types, water conservation techniques, and study farm machinery |
| Day 15 | Take Mock Test | Revise all the important topics | Take a NABARD Grade A 2024 mock test under exam conditions, review incorrect answers and weak areas |
NOTE: From Day 1 to Day 8, Build a strong foundation in each section and cover main topics. From Day 9 to Day 15, Focus on tough topics. Take practice tests, and revise the material that you covered previously. Never avoid revision. Plus, spend 30 minutes each day in revising previously covered topics, especially ESI and ARD parts.
Candidates who will cultivate a well-balanced preparation strategy will surely be successful in NABARD Grade A Phase 1 exam 2024. They need to focus on important topics and create an effective and realistic study plan. They will have to consistently practice with relevant study and practice material. By including the strategy discussed above in your study cum revision routine, you will not only boost your confidence but also improve your performance by many times. It’s an ideal time to improve your chances of selection.
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