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CBT 1 comprises 100 objective questions for 100 marks with 90 minutes composite timing and 1/3rd negative marking.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
1General Awareness Current Affairs, General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to 10th CBSE), History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Railway Facts | 40 | 40 | -0.50 |
2Mathematics Number System, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics | 30 | 30 | -0.50 |
3General Intelligence & Reasoning Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Syllogisms, Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency, Statement-Conclusion | 30 | 30 | -0.50 |
4Total (CBT 1 Examination) Composite Time: 90 Minutes (120 Min for PwBD) | Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) mark per incorrect answer | 100 | 100 | -0.50 |
| Total Aggregate Scheme | 100 | 200 | 1/4th penalty |
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