You Can Still Crack RRB NTPC – Here’s How Toppers Used the Last 20 Days

The RRB NTPC 2025 CBT 1 exam is scheduled from 5th June to 23rd June, and many candidates might be feeling anxious as the date nears. However, this final phase of preparation can play a decisive role. Several toppers from previous years have shared how they effectively used the last 20 days to boost their scores and successfully clear the exam. Your preparation can still make a difference—what you do now is what counts the most.

Focus on Revision, Not New Topics

Toppers strongly suggest avoiding any new topics in the final 20 days. Instead, revise what you’ve already studied. Go through short notes, important formulas, current affairs, and tricky concepts that you had marked earlier. Strengthening your known areas will increase your accuracy and reduce errors.

Attempt One Full Mock Test Daily

Mock tests are essential at this stage. Toppers attempted 1 full-length mock test daily, analyzed their performance, and worked on weak areas. Doing this consistently helps build exam temperament, improves time management, and boosts confidence.

Practice Section-Wise Time Allocation

RRB NTPC CBT 1 has 3 sections—General Awareness, Mathematics, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Toppers followed a fixed time allocation strategy while attempting mock tests:

• General Awareness: 20 minutes

• Mathematics: 30 minutes

• Reasoning: 25–30 minutes

Practicing within a time limit helps improve speed and ensures that no section is left out.

Daily Targets & Structured Timetable

Many successful candidates broke their remaining 20 days into small daily targets. Instead of studying for long hours without structure, they planned their days with 3–4 study slots of 2 hours each. This made their preparation focused and manageable.

Sample daily routine:

• Morning (2 hrs): Revise formulas and practice maths

• Afternoon (2 hrs): Mock test and analysis

• Evening (2 hrs): General Awareness revision and current affairs

• Night (1 hr): Reasoning practice

Prioritize General Awareness

General Awareness can make or break your score. Toppers spent 30–40 minutes daily revising current affairs, static GK, and previous years’ questions. Since this section is less time-consuming and carries 40 marks, it can give you a strong advantage.

Stay Calm and Avoid Burnout

The last few days can be overwhelming. Toppers advise keeping calm, maintaining a healthy routine, and taking short breaks. Avoid comparing your preparation with others. Focus on your own progress and stick to your strategy.

You still have time to turn things around. Many RRB NTPC toppers made significant progress in the last 20 days with focused efforts. Stick to revision, take mock tests seriously, analyze your mistakes, and stay consistent. With the right approach, you can clear CBT 1 confidently. Keep your strategy simple, your goals clear, and your mind focused. The final push can make all the difference.