RRB NTPC Undergraduate Exam

I recently appeared for the RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level Exam (CEN 06/2024) conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. This article shares my complete exam experience, including reporting process, exam pattern, difficulty level, and preparation tips to help future aspirants.

Exam Details

Exam Name: RRB NTPC Undergraduate Level

Exam Date: 20 August 2025

Shift: 1 (Morning)

Reporting Time: 7:30 AM

Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Exam Center: Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

Reporting & Exam Day Experience

I reached the exam center around 7:00 AM, before the reporting time to avoid last-minute stress. The entry process was smooth but involved multiple verification steps:

Admit card verification

ID proof checking

Biometric attendance

Security check

After verification, candidates were guided to their respective labs. The environment was well-organized and disciplined.

Tip: Always reach early and carry all required documents to avoid unnecessary stress.

Exam Pattern

The CBT exam consisted of the following sections:

General Awareness

Mathematics

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Total Questions: 100

Time Duration: 90 minutes

Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer)

Section-wise Exam Experience

1. Mathematics

Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate

Topics included:

• Simplification
• Percentage
• Ratio and Proportion
• Time and Work
• Number System

My Experience:

Most questions were straightforward but required speed and accuracy.

Tip: Practice basic concepts thoroughly and improve calculation speed.

2. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Difficulty Level: Easy

Topics included:

• Coding-Decoding
• Series
• Puzzles
• Analogy
• Classification

My Experience:

This section was scoring and less time-consuming.

Tip: Attempt this section quickly to save time for tougher sections.

3. General Awareness

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Topics included:

• Current Affairs
• Static GK
• Indian History & Polity
• Science

My Experience:

Some questions were tricky, especially from current affairs.

Tip: Revise recent current affairs regularly before the exam.

My Attempt Strategy

Started with Reasoning to build confidence

Moved to Mathematics

Attempted General Awareness at the end

This helped me manage time effectively and maximize attempts.

Mistakes I Made

Spent extra time on a few math questions

Was slightly underprepared for current affairs

Didn’t revise some static GK topics

Key Takeaways

Time management is crucial

Accuracy is more important than attempting all questions

Strong basics can easily help score well

Current affairs preparation should not be ignored

Preparation Tips for Future Aspirants

Focus on NCERT-level basics for Maths

Practice reasoning questions daily

Read newspapers or monthly current affairs magazines

Take mock tests regularly

Final Thoughts

The RRB NTPC exam was a good experience and tested both speed and accuracy. With proper preparation and strategy, it is definitely possible to score well.

For aspirants, consistency in preparation and regular practice are the keys to success.