The IB ACIO Tier 1 Exam 2025 is off to a strong start, with the first shift on 15th September being successfully concluded. Thousands of aspirants are competing for the 3717 ACIO Grade 2/Executive vacancies. Let's dive into the subject-wise paper analysis, difficulty levels, and expected good attempts for the IB ACIO 2025 exam to help candidates better understand how they performed.
Overall Exam Difficulty:
· Difficulty Level: The overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate to difficult, with the Reasoning section being the most challenging, followed by General Awareness and Quantitative Aptitude.
· Time Management: Candidates had to manage their time efficiently, especially in sections like Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, where questions were tricky and time-consuming.
Section-Wise Exam Analysis:
1. Reasoning (Logical & Analytical Reasoning)
· Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
· Topics Covered:
o Syllogism
o Blood Relations
o Puzzles (Linear and Circular Arrangements)
o Direction Sense
o Data Sufficiency
o Coding-Decoding
o Series Completion
· Key Observations: The reasoning section included some complex puzzles and seating arrangement problems, which made it slightly difficult for candidates to complete within the time limit.
· Good Attempts: 20-25 questions can be considered good attempts in this section for those who managed time well.
2. Quantitative Aptitude
· Difficulty Level: Moderate
· Topics Covered:
o Number Series
o Time and Work
o Profit and Loss
o Averages
o Mensuration
o Speed, Distance, and Time
o Percentage
· Key Observations: The questions were standard in terms of difficulty but required solid mathematical skills and speed. There were a few lengthy calculations, but no very complex problems were encountered.
· Good Attempts: Around 17-20 questions would be a good attempt in this section, with accuracy being important due to the time constraints.
3. General Awareness
· Difficulty Level: Moderate
· Topics Covered:
o Current Affairs (National & International)
o Indian Polity
o Economy
o History
o Geography
o Science & Technology
· Key Observations: This section mainly consisted of questions based on recent events from the last 6-8 months. There were a few questions on static GK which required prior preparation.
· Good Attempts: Approximately 18-22 correct attempts in this section are considered good, with candidates needing to focus on current affairs for higher accuracy.
4. english Language and Comprehension
· Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
· Topics Covered:
o Reading Comprehension
o Error Spotting
o Fill in the Blanks
o Synonyms and Antonyms
o Sentence Rearrangement
· Key Observations: The reading comprehension was relatively easy, and the vocabulary-based questions (synonyms and antonyms) were straightforward. However, candidates needed to focus on time management here, as the passage-based questions were slightly time-consuming.
· Good Attempts: Around 22-25 questions in this section would be a good score for most candidates.
Expected Good Attempts:
· Reasoning: 20-25
· Quantitative Aptitude: 17-20
· General Awareness: 18-22
· English: 22-25
Total Good Attempts: 77-92 questions in total.
Final Thoughts:
The IB ACIO 2025 Tier 1 Exam has proven to be moderately challenging for most candidates. To perform well, candidates need to manage their time effectively and focus on accuracy, especially in reasoning and quantitative sections. General awareness and english were relatively easier but still required solid preparation.
As the exam progresses, candidates are advised to keep track of their strengths and weaknesses in each section and focus on improving time management to maximize their chances of clearing the Tier 1 exam.
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