NABARD Grade A Cut Off Marks

Yes, there is a sectional cut off in the NABARD Grade A exam. 

• In Phase 1, you need to clear the cut off of each subject along with the overall Phase 1 cut off. 
• In Phase 2, you need to clear the cut offs of each objective and descriptive paper.

NABARD calculates the cut off marks based on the following factors:

• Number of Vacancies: The fewer the vacancies, the higher the cut off, and vice versa. Usually, NABARD invites around 25 times the number of vacancies for the Phase 2 exam and 5 times the number of vacancies for the interview stage.
• Difficulty Level of Exam: A more challenging exam might result in a lower cutoff, and vice versa.
• Number of Candidates Appearing in the Exam: It will affect the cut off as NABARD needs to narrow down a large number of candidates to 25 times the number of vacancies for the Phase 2 exam. Hence, a large number of candidates means a higher cut off.

Yes, you can. NABARD Grade A Phase 1 is just a qualifying exam. This means scoring at or above the cut off allows you to proceed to Phase 2. Your Phase 1 score doesn’t factor into the final selection. The final selection depends on your performance in Phase 2 and interview.

There are no cut off marks for the interview round in the NABARD Grade A exam. However, the final selection is based on your combined score from Phase 2 and interview. So, make sure you also perform well in your interview.