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Mathematics is one of the most important sections in RRB NTPC exam. It is easy to score good marks in the exam if candidates are clear with the basic concepts and formulas. Here are the important topics for Mathematics.

Mathematics is one of the most important sections of the RRB NTPC exam. It is easy to score good marks in the exam if candidates are clear with the basic concepts and formulas. Here are important topics for Mathematics.

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The first stage CBT of RRB NTPC 2020 will be conducted from December 28, 2020 till March 20, 2021. Mathematics is one of the most important sections in RRB NTPC exam. This section can become the candidate’s strength if they are clear with the basic concepts and formulas of Mathematics. A total of 30 objective-type multiple-choice questions will be asked. The level of Mathematics questions will be of Class 10 and 12 standards. In this article, we have compiled the important topic for Mathematics section.

RRB NTPC 2020: Important topics for Mathematics

Below are the major topics covered under the Mathematics section of RRB NTPC along with its difficulty level.

Important Topic Difficulty Level

Simplification (Fractions and Decimals, Square roots)

Easy

Percentage

Easy

Average

Easy

Ratio and Proportion

Easy

Problems on Ages

Easy

Number System

Easy to moderate

Number Series

Easy to moderate

Time, Speed and Distance (Problems on Boats and Streams, Problems on Trains)

Moderate

Profit and Loss (Discount and Partnership)

Moderate

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

Moderate

Time and Work (Pipes and Cisterns)

Moderate

Mixture and Alligation

Moderate

Data Interpretation (Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables, etc)

Easy to Moderate

Mensuration & Geometry (Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle, Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder, Sphere)

Difficult

The above-mentioned topics are explained in detail.

Simplification: One or two questions come from this topic such as BODMAS, Rule, Fractions, Surds and Indices, Square roots, etc.

Percentage: Question from this topic comes every year. Try to work on this thoroughly and calculate the percentage of a given number mentally.

Average: This chapter only requires knowledge of basics and fast calculation.

Ratio and Proportion: Candidates will get one or two questions from this topic. Such kind of questions is of both basic and advanced levels.

Problems on Ages: Try to solve the basic problems first and then move on to the complex problems.

Number Series: Try to understand the pattern of Number Series which can be of any form such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square, etc.

Number System: Questions from this topic are asked in the form of LCM & HCF, Irrational or Rational Numbers, etc.

Time, Speed and Distance: Problems on Boats & Streams and Trains are an integral part of this chapter.

Profit and Loss: Basic formulas and concepts of discount and partnership form the outline of this chapter.

Data Interpretation: In the Data Interpretation, the concept of Ratio and Proportion and Percentages are used. Such types of questions is asked in the form of Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Tables, etc.

Geometry: This section forms a major portion of the Quantitative Aptitude section. Try to remember all the theorems to solve the problems related to circle, chords, tangent, etc.

Mensuration: Try to remember formulae of Square, Rectangle, Circle, Cone, Cylinder, etc.

Tips and tricks to crack Mathematics section

Candidates can check below RRB NTPC 2020 preparation tips for Mathematics.

  • Try to learn basics of all the topics and gain in-depth knowledge
  • Learn shortcuts or tricks for quick calculations
  • Try to first focus on weak areas and spend more time solving them
  • Try not to give more than one minute to any question while solving them
  • Allot proper time to the important topics covered in the exam

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Candidates will be able to download the RRB NTPC admit card from the methods as mentioned below:

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Manisha Singh

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Answered a month ago

The RRB NTPC admit card for the Graduate posts released on the regional official websites. The exam was conducted from March 16 to March 27, 2026.

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Chanchal Shekhar

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Answered a month ago

The minimum qualifying marks for the RRB NTPC CBT 1 graduate posts are for UR & EWS 40%, for OBC & SC 30% and for ST it is 25%. 

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Satyendra Garg

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Answered a month ago

After qualifying the RRB NTPC exam CBT 1 for the Graduate posts, candidates will give the CBT 2 exam which is the second stage of an exam and consists of 120 questions.

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Ishita Kaur

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Answered a month ago

The candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to check the RRB NTPC Result for the Graduate posts online by visiting the official regional RRBs websites. It will be released in the form of PDF and contains the roll numbers of the qualified candidates.

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Shikha Goyal

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Answered a month ago

The RRB NTPC exam of the Graduate posts is mainly considered tough because of the large number of candidates that give an exam every year. The difficulty level of the questions depends upon the preparation level, types of questions asked and the format of an exam.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts difficulty level in general is considered a Moderate. The CBT 1 is basically Easy to Moderate where as CBT 2 is Moderate to Tough due to the level of the questions asked which are advanced and analytical.

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Kritika Sharma

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Answered a month ago

Check can check below the process to download the RRB NTPC 2026 answer key for the graduate posts:

  • Visit 21 RRB websites
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Gunjan Majumder

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Answered a month ago

The authority will release the RRB NTPC 2026 Graduate posts answer key for CEN No. 06/2025 within a few days after the conduction of an exam. The Graduate posts exam was conducted from March 16 to 27. 

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Nitesh Pruthi

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Generally, the RRB NTPC exam for the Graduate posts is considered to be Easy to Moderate in difficulty level mainly for the CBT 1 and for CBT 2, it can be considered as Moderate to Tough.

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