Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Strategy for NABARD Grade A 2025

Though Quantitative Aptitude is one of the non-merit subjects, you still need to clear the sectional cutoff to qualify for phase 2. Focus on the important topics. It’s very important to have a good grasp of key concepts. Familiarity with the previous year’s papers is crucial. In this blog we will discuss the Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Strategy for NABARD Grade A 2025.

Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Strategy for NABARD Grade A 2025

Although Quantitative Aptitude is categorized as a non-merit section, it’s crucial to clear its sectional cutoff in Phase 1. You need to clear the sectional cutoff to qualify for Phase 2. Smart preparation is the key. You need to focus on the important topics. Let’s delve deeper into the quant syllabus and begin your preparation smartly.

NABARD Grade A Pattern

The NABARD Grade A is divided into 3 parts : Prelims (Phase 1), Mains (Phase 2), and the Interview round.

NABARD Grade A Phase 1 Pattern
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Non-Merit Sections
Reasoning Ability	20	20	No sectional timing
English	30	30
Computer Knowledge	20	20
Quantitative Aptitude	20	20
Decision Making	10	10
Merit Sections
General Awareness	20	20	No sectional timing
Economic and Social Issues	40	40
Agriculture and Rural Development	40	40
Total	200	200	120 minutes

Quantitative Aptitude for NABARD Grade A

The total number of Quantitative Aptitude questions in the NABARD Grade A exam is 20, one mark each. There’s a 0.25 mark of penalty on every wrong answer. You have 2 hours (120 minutes) to attempt all 200 questions of Phase 1. There is no sectional timing.

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NABARD Grade A Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

If we check the official notification of NABARD, we wouldn’t find the detailed syllabus for the NAABARD Grade A, since it’s not mentioned there. Based on an analysis of the previous years’ questions (PYQs), we have listed the decoded NABARD Grade A Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus.

NABARD Grade A Quantitative Aptitude PYQ Analysis
	Number of Questions
Topic	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Number Series	3	3	3	3	3
Data Interpretation	6	6	5	6	6
Quadratic Equations	2	3	0	3	3
Simplification	2	0	3	0	0
Word Problem	0	0	3	6	0
Percentage	0	0	0	0	1
Profit and Loss	1	1	0	1	1
Time and Distance	1	1	1	0	0
Time and Work	1	1	2	0	1
Ages and Partnership	2	2	0	0	2
Ratio, Mixture	1	1	1	1	1
Interest	1	1	1	0	1

Based on the PYQ analysis, here is the NABARD Grade A Quantitative Aptitude syllabus:

Ratio and Proportion	Time and Work	Mathematical Inequalities
Percentage	Pipes and Cistern	Number series
Profit and Loss	Time and Distance	Data interpretation
Simple and Compound Interest	Mixture and Alligation	Simplification/approximation
Average and Age	Series and Quadratic equation	Quantity Comparisons

Topics by Importance

Below you can find a list of topics distinguished on the basis of their importance.

Most Important	Moderately Important	Least Important
Number Series Quadratic Equation Percentage Ratio & Proportion Partnership Ages	Profit and Loss Simple Interest Compound Interest Time and Work Pipes and Cistern Time, Speed and Distance Boats and Stream Alligation and Mixture	Average Permutation and Combination Probability Mensuration 2D Mensuration 3D

Quantitative Aptitude Books for NABARD Grade A

The most recommended book for the preparation of the quantitative aptitude section for the NABARD Grade A exam is Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations (First 9 Chapters), written by R.S. Agarwal and published by S.Chand. This book covers all foundational concepts and offers plenty of practice questions aligned with exam pattern.

Conclusion

Quantitative Aptitude may be a non-merit section in the NABARD Grade A exam, but clearing its sectional cutoff is crucial for moving to Phase 2. With a smart strategy, focus on high-weightage topics, and consistent practice, you can turn this section into a scoring opportunity. Analyze PYQs, use the right resources, and keep practicing to boost your speed and accuracy.

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