Hello,

For many competitive exams like SSC, RRB, or similar, the following general criteria apply:

1. Passing Marks : A candidate typically needs to secure a minimum percentage (often 30%) in CBT 1 to be eligible for CBT 2.
2. Category Consideration : For OBC candidates, the cut-off marks might be slightly lower than general category candidates.
3. No Merit List in CBT 1 : The primary goal of CBT 1 is to filter candidates based on minimum qualifying marks, not to rank them.
4. CBT 2 Eligibility : Once a candidate clears the minimum passing marks in CBT 1, they are eligible for CBT 2.

If you want information for a specific exam, please ask the question with required details about the exam.

Hope it helps !

In most exams, if you score 30% or above in CBT 1, you generally qualify for CBT 2, even for OBC candidates. There may be a cut-off for each category, but simply passing with the minimum qualifying marks is usually sufficient to move on to CBT 2. However, merit lists may be used for shortlisting candidates, and specific cut-offs can vary depending on the exam.

The eligibility for CBT-2 depends on the specific exam's cutoff marks and merit criteria set by the organizing body. Simply scoring the minimum passing marks (like 30% for certain categories, including OBC) in CBT-1 does not guarantee qualification for CBT-2.

Here’s how it generally works:

1. Merit Criteria in CBT-1

For most exams, CBT-1 is a screening test. While passing marks (e.g., 30%) are the baseline, selection for CBT-2 is based on merit.

Only candidates who rank high enough in the merit list of CBT-1, depending on the number of vacancies and cutoff marks, are shortlisted for CBT-2.

2. Cutoff Marks

Cutoff marks vary each year based on factors like the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam, and available vacancies.

Even if you score above the passing marks, you need to meet or exceed the cutoff for your category (OBC in this case) to qualify for the next stage.

3. What to Do Next?

Check the official notification or website for the specific cutoff and merit list.

If you’re close to the cutoff, prepare for CBT-2 in case you qualify. If not, analyze your performance and focus on improving for the next attempt.

In short, passing marks alone may not be enough; merit and cutoffs play a crucial role in determinin

g eligibility for CBT-2.

Hello,

In the context of exams like RRB NTPC or SSC, CBT 1 is generally a qualifying examination and not a selection examination. Candidates have to achieve a minimum qualifying mark, which normally ranges between 30% and 40%, depending upon the exam and category. As it is in the OBC category, 40 marks achieved in CBT 1 may make that candidate appear for CBT 2 in case they achieve the qualifying marks set by the respective exam authority.

There will not be any kind of merit-based selection at CBT 1 since their scores will not rank any candidate. The primary purpose of CBT 1 is to filter candidates for CBT 2. A candidate has to clear minimum passing marks to get qualified to appear for CBT 2, but merely qualifying the marks do not ensure selection in the final merit. The main basis of merit will be the cumulative performance in CBT 2 and all further stages. Check specific guidelines of the exam for actual criteria.