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    NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2023 (Released) - Check Complete Paper pattern here

    NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2023 (Released) - Check Complete Paper pattern here

    Updated on 01 Aug 2023, 12:21 PM IST

    NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2023: New India Assurance Company Ltd (NIACL) has released the latest NIACL 2023 exam pattern on its official website. The NIACL AO exam pattern 2023 has been predefined for the AO (Generalist and Specialist) posts. Candidates must use a good plan before they start preparing for NIACL AO, and the NIACL AO 2023 test pattern and syllabus will be key to bolstering the preparation. The NIACL AO 2023 entrance exam will be conducted in three phases: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. As per the NIACL AO exam pattern 2023, preliminary exam is an online objective exam and carries a total of 100 marks.

    This Story also Contains

    1. NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2023: Key Highlights
    2. NIACL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2023
    3. How to prepare for NIACL AO 2023 exam?
    NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2023 (Released) - Check Complete Paper pattern here
    NIACL AO exam pattern

    The paper pattern of NIACL AO 2023 specifies the overall structure of the exam such as number of sections, questions, type of questions, total marks, exam duration, sectional time limit etc.

    Quick links-

    NIACL AO Application Form 2023

    NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2023: Key Highlights

    As per the NIACL exam pattern, there will be 100 questions in prelims and 200 questions in Mains exam for Generalists, and the total time duration for the exam for objective type questions is 60 and 120 minutes respectively. Continue reading for more details about NIACL AO test pattern 2023, marking scheme, and section-wise distribution of questions.

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of the exam

    NIACL AO

    Number of phases

    Three namely,

    • Prelims

    • Mains

    • Interview round

    Exam mode

    Computer based test (online)

    Exam type

    • Prelims – Objective type

    • Mains – Objective + Subjective

    Exam duration

    • Prelims – 60 minutes (1 hour)

    • Mains – 150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)

    Also check- NIACL AO Admit Card 2023

    NIACL AO Prelims 2023 Test Pattern: Sectional weightage

    Sections

    Marks/ No of questions

    Question Type

    Reasoning Ability

    35

    Objective (MCQs)

    Numerical Ability

    35

    Objective (MCQs)

    English language

    30

    Objective (MCQs)

    Total

    100


    NIACL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2023

    NIACL AO Mains exam has tw separate sections- objective and descriptive. Candidates must pass both sections in order to move on to the next round. The exam duration is 2.5 hours in total, with the bjective part having duration of 2 hours and the descriptive section is of 30 minutes. There are a total of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) having Reasoning Ability, English Language, General Awareness, and Quantitative Aptitude, each carrying 50 marks. In objective section, a penalty of 1/4 of a mark will be imposed for each incorrect response.

    NIACL AO Pattern 2023 for Generalists

    Section

    Maximum Marks

    Time

    Test of Reasoning

    50

    120 Minutes (2 Hours)

    Test of English Language

    50

    Test of General Awareness

    50

    Test of Quantitative Aptitude

    50

    Total

    200

    NIACL AO Exam Pattern 2023 for Specialists

    Section

    Maximum Marks

    Time

    Test of Reasoning

    40

    120 Minutes (2 Hours)

    Test of English Language

    40

    Test of General Awareness

    40

    Test of Quantitative Aptitude

    40

    In the Specialist stream, an additional test to assess technical & professional knowledge in the relevant discipline

    40

    Total

    200

    NIACL AO Mains Exam Pattern 2023: Descriptive Section

    The NIACL AO mains test has a descriptive section that will be conducted in online mode only. The duration of the test is 30 minutes and the total marks for this section are also 30. It has two parts namely,

    • Letter writing- 10 marks

    • Essay writing- 20 marks

    NIACL AO Interview Round 2023

    The candidates who qualify the NIACL AO mains exam will receive calls for the interview phase. The designated NIACL AO exam centres will conduct the NIACL AO Interview. Based on how each candidate performs in the NIACL mainS round and the interview, a final decision will be made. The weightage of the main exam and the interview will be 75:25 in order to prepare the merit list.

    How to prepare for NIACL AO 2023 exam?

    Any entrance exam requires active preparation if one wants to ace it in one go. There are certain factors that one needs to keep in mind while preparing a preparation plan for NIACL AO such as timely completion of the NIACL AO syllabus, time management, what are the best books that the candidates must study, solving question papers, and taking mock tests. Check out some of these NIACL preparation tips:

    • It is mst that candidates ave at least 6-8 months of time in order to crack NIACL AO entrance exam 2023.

    • Go through the previous year's NIACL AO cutoff and marking scheme to be familiar of the trends to be followed this year.

    • To perform well in the NIACL AO 2023 exam, choose the books and study materials that are the most effective.

    • Regularly keep revising the subjects you have already studied to ensure that you will remember all the crucial pointers on test day.

    • Practice NIACL AO mock tests and previous year's question papers to improve the question-solving speed along with accuracy and develop your method to solve questions in less time.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Does NIACL AO have subjective questions?
    A:

    Yes, NIACL AO mains test has a descriptive section that will be conducted in online mode only. The duration of the test is 30 minutes and the total marks for this section are also 30.

    Q: What is the mode in which NIACL AO exam will be conducted?
    A:

    NIACL AO will be conducted as a computer based test, that is in online mode.

    Q: How many stages are there for the election process of NIACL AO exam 2023?
    A:

    As per the NIACL AO selection criteria, there are three stages - prelims, mains and interview.

    Q: What is the NIACL AO 2023 exam notification date?
    A:

    NIACL AO notification 2023 date is August 1.

    Q: Is there any negative marking in NIACL AO 2023 exam?
    A:

    Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1/4 marks for NIACL AO Prelims & Mains exam.

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