How to prepare for RRB NTPC 2020 Mathematics?

Preparing for Mathematics section is not a difficult task as it looks like. Three to four hours of dedicated study regularly can enable candidates to easily sail through this section. In RRB NTPC exam, candidates are not required to prepare for higher level Mathematics. Preparing the topics upto Class 12^th is more than enough. The Mathematics section of RRB NTPC basically assesses a candidate’s calculative skills. Therefore, it is important that candidates must have all the formulas and shortcuts on their fingertips. Candidates must not memorise the formulas. They should prepare the topics that are difficult, equally allot time for easy topics. The mantra to crack the Mathematics section is having accurate and firm understanding of the numerical equations.

In this article, we have discussed regarding tips and tricks to crack RRB NTPC 2020 Mathematics section.

Exam Pattern of RRB NTPC Mathematics section

Candidates can check below the RRB NTPC exam pattern Mathematics section.

Number of questions	30
Total marks	1st Stage CBT: 30 2nd Stage CBT: 35
Marks for correct answer	One
Negative Marking for incorrect answer	1/3 marks

Distribution of questions as per RRB NTPC syllabus

The topic-wise distribution of questions as per RRB NTPC syllabus are given below:

Arithmetic Ability Topics Name	Number of questions
Number System	2-3
Decimals and Fractions	1-2
LCM & HCF	2
Ratio and Proportions	1-2
Percentages	1-2
Mensuration	2-3
Time and Work	1-2
Time and Distance	1-2
Simple and Compound Interest	2-3
Profit and Loss	1-2
Elementary Algebra	3-4
Trigonometry	1-2
Geometry	2-3
Elementary Statistics	1
Heights and Distance	1
Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Pie Chart, Bar Chart	1
Missing DI	1-2

How to prepare for RRB NTPC Mathematics section?

Candidates can check below a few tips and tricks to prepare for RRB NTPC Mathematics section.

• Assign three to four hours daily to this subject
• Practice questions from previous years’ question papers
• Start with basic topics such as Number System, Percentages and Ration & Proportion.
• To clear concepts, candidates need to practice problems in large numbers. Make a timetable and practice lot of problems.
• Solve variety of questions from a topic
• Follow a standard book that will clear your concepts and covers the entire syllabus.
• Start with one topic at a time.
• Learn important formulas without them candidates will not be able to solve problems.
• Work on your speed and accuracy. The best way to work upon these is learning tables, squares, cubes, square roots, cube roots, etc.
• Make a list of important questions and short notes. This will help in revision and you will not forget.
• Analyse your performance after RRB NTPC mock tests.
• Practice quizzes and mock tests.

Books for Mathematics section

Candidates can refer to the following RRB NTPC books for this section:

• Quantitative CAT by Sarvesh Kumar Verma
• Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Nishit K Sinha
• Arithmetic for General Competitions by Neetu Singh

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