RRB NTPC 2021 Cutoff Marks - Expected & Previous Years’ Cutoff marks
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Jan 16, 2021
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The RRB NTPC cutoff 2020 is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure to qualify the RRB NTPC exam and become eligible for the next round of the RRB NTPC selection process. RRB uses the normalisation process to calculate cut off marks as the exam is conducted in multiple shifts and days.
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RRB NTPC 2020 Expected Cutoff
| Category | Cut off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 82-84 |
| OBC | 76-78 |
| SC | 70-72 |
| ST | 64-66 |
- The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) will be releasing the RRB NTPC 2020 cutoff along with the scorecard after the conclusion of the exam.
- The cutoff of RRB NTPC 2020 will be released for each stage separately for all the different railway boards.
- RRB will first release the RRB NTPC 2020 cutoff for 1st stage CBT (Computer-based Test) which will be followed by stage-2 CBT, CBAT/Skill Test/Typing Test and subsequently the final cutoff.
How to check RRB NTPC Cut off marks?
Candidates need to follow the steps below to check the cut off of RRB NTPC.
- Visit the regional websites of RRBs
- Candidates will find the scorecard link on the home page
- Click the link, you will be redirected to the login page
- Enter the required credentials
- The cut off marks will appear on the screen
- Check the cut off marks
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Factors Determining RRB NTPC Cut off 2020
The cut off is calculated based on the following factors:
- Number of candidates appearing in the exam
- The difficulty level of exam
- Zone-wise number of vacancies
Types of RRB NTPC Cut off 2020
There are two types of RRB NTPC cut off marks that candidates need to score in order to qualify the exam.
- Overall cut off
- Qualifying cut off
RRB NTPC Cutoff 2019 –Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Categories | Qualifying percentage |
|---|---|
| General & EWS | 40% |
| OBC and SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
RRB NTPC Previous Year Cutoff - Region-wise
In the following table, we have shared the previous year cut off marks of 2018 CBT - 1. Candidates can refer to the cut off marks here:
RRB NTPC Cutoff 2018 - CBT 1
| Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 72.86 | 64.91 | 57.23 | 48.1 |
| Ajmer | 77.39 | 70.93 | 62.13 | 59.74 |
| Allahabad | 77.49 | 70.47 | 62.85 | 47.02 |
| Bangalore | 64.97 | 57.28 | 30.1 | 29 |
| Bhopal | 72.9 | 66.31 | 58.61 | 51.16 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 71.91 | 65.76 | 53.09 | 47.79 |
| Bilaspur | 68.79 | 60.7 | 51.49 | 50.07 |
| Chandigarh | 82.27 | 71.47 | 71.87 | 46.71 |
| Chennai | 72.14 | 69.11 | 57.67 | 46.84 |
| Gorakhpur | 77.43 | 69.01 | 56.63 | 47.67 |
| Guwahati | 66.44 | 57.11 | 52.52 | 52.91 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 68.72 | 50.88 | 52.27 | 38.05 |
| Kolkata | 79.5 | 71.53 | 67.07 | 52.92 |
| Malda | 61.87 | 48.42 | 43.11 | 31.89 |
| Mumbai | 77.05 | 70.21 | 63.06 | 54.95 |
| Muzaffarpur | 57.97 | 45.57 | 30.06 | 25 |
| Patna | 63.03 | 53.57 | 38.55 | 26.69 |
| Ranchi | 63.75 | 57.29 | 45.48 | 48.58 |
| Secunderabad | 77.72 | 72.87 | 63.73 | 59.13 |
| Siliguri | 67.52 | 56.26 | 54.31 | 45.9 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 79.75 | 75.1 | 56.14 | 36.45 |
To know the RRB NTPC selection process comprises four stages. The selection process of Station Master and Traffic Assistant includes two-stage Computer-Based Tests followed by Computer Based Aptitude Test. RRBs release the cutoff marks for each stage of the selection process. To know in details, check RRB NTPC 2020: Selection Process
FAQs
Ques. What is the normalisation process of RRB NTPC 2020 Cutoff?
Ans. RRBs will conduct RRB NTPC exam in multiple shifts, stages and sessions. The difficulty level of the question paper in each shift can be different. The Railway Boards utilize the normalization process to equate marks of candidates across various shifts. RRB NTPC cut off 2019-20 for each stage will be prepared after the marks of candidates have been normalized.
Ques. Is normalization some sort of grace marks?
Ans. No. Normalization process followed by RRBs is a scientific and statistical process. It is not a process of awarding grace marks.
Ques. Is there any interview in RRB NTPC 2020 Selection process?
Ans. No, there is no interview. It is totally based on calculated values of parameters such as the raw score of the candidate, which means a standard deviation of raw marks of candidates in his/her session and means a standard deviation of raw marks of candidates other sessions.
Ques. Can normalized score be less than raw score?
Ans. Yes, it can be in certain cases.
Ques. Is there a sectional cut off in the RRB NTPC exam?
Ans. No, there is no sectional cut off marks in RRB NTPC exam.
Ques. Is RRB NTPC cut off 2020 different for different zones?
Ans. Yes, the cut off is different for different railway zones.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.