The NRA CET or the Common Eligibility Test is a national level examination announced in 2021 to recruit staff to non-gazetted posts in the central government sector, public sector banks, and Indian Railways. The National Recruitment Agency (NRA) is the authoritative body that will conduct this exam to recruit staff members for the Central Government under non-technical groups B and C.
The NRA CET came into action in 2021, and the first exam will take place in 2022. As yet, the official NRA CET cut off marks for the three test levels are not declared. This article discusses the expected cut-off marks for all the levels of NRA CET. Candidates must note that the expected cut-off for class 10 and class 12 levels are on the basis of category, while the cut-off marks for the graduate level are presented on the basis of category in terms of government exams that NRA CET will replace.
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Steps to Check the Cut-Off
Candidates must follow the steps below to check the cut-off marks for NRA CET:
- Go to the official NRA CET website
- Scroll down to the section called “Latest Updates.”
- Scroll down the list of the latest updates
- Click on the link which reads, “NRA CET Cut Off.”
- A PDF file will pop up. Download and keep the PDF file for future references
Expected Cut Off Marks for NRA CET Class 10 Level
Given below is a table that shows the category-wise cut off marks (expected) for the NRA CET exam at the class 10 level.
| Category | NRA CET Expected Cut Off (in percentage) |
|---|---|
| SC | 68 – 70 |
| ST | 70 – 72 |
| ESM | 56 – 58 |
| OBC | 74 – 76 |
| GENERAL | 80 – 82 |
Expected Cut Off Marks for NRA CET Class 12 Level
Given below is a table which shows the category-wise cut off marks (expected) for the NRA CET exam at the class 12 level:
| Category | NRA CET Expected Cut Off (in percentage) |
|---|---|
| SC | 68 – 70 |
| ST | 70 – 72 |
| ESM | 56 – 58 |
| OBC | 74 – 76 |
| GENERAL | 80 – 82 |
Expected Cut Off Marks for NRA CET Graduate Level
Given below are multiple tables that show the expected cut-off marks for the NRA CET exam at the graduate level. These expected cut off marks are derived based on the government exams that NRA CET will replace.
Exam Name: Staff Selection Commission Combined Higher Secondary Level Exam (SSC CHSL)
| Category | NRA CET Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | 200 – 206 |
| OBC | 190 – 195 |
| SC | 180 – 185 |
| ST | 170 – 175 |
Exam Name: State Bank of India Probationary Officer Examination (SBI PO)
| Category | NRA CET Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | 70 – 72 |
| OBC | 67 – 69 |
| SC | 60 – 62 |
| ST | 53 – 56 |
Exam Name: Railway Recruitment Boards Non-Technical Popular Categories Exam (RRB NTPC)
| Category | NRA CET Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|
| GENERAL | 82 – 84 |
| OBC | 76 – 78 |
| SC | 70 – 72 |
| ST | 64 – 66 |
Frequently Asked Questions on NRA CET Cut Off
Q1 When will the officials announce the NRA CET cut off marks?
Ans. The official dates for NRA CET are yet to be announced. Candidates must note that the cut-off marks are usually announced a week after the final result is announced.
Q2 What factors affect the NRA CET cut off marks?
Ans. The number of applicants and the total number of vacant seats play a major role in determining the cut-off marks for the exam. Additionally, the difficulty level of the test is also a determining factor.
Q3 When will the officials release the important dates for the NRA CET exam?
Ans. The officials released a tentative date for the registration process and the exam date; however, those dates have passed. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website to not miss any fresh updates.
