The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC has officially released the provisional answer key for RRB NTPC 2025 Graduate Level (CBT‑1) exams held from 5–24 June 2025. Candidates can now download the answer key, check responses, raise objections, and estimate their scores. Here’s everything you need to know!
Key Updates at a Glance
- Release Date: 1 July 2025
- Exam Dates: Graduate-level CBT‑1 conducted between 5–24 June 2025
- Objection Window: Open from 1–6 July 2025 (till 11:55 PM)
- Objection Fee: ₹50 per question (refundable if upheld)
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit your regional RRB website or the central portal (e.g., rrbcdg.gov.in / rrb.digialm.com)
- Click on the link: “CEN‑05/2024 CBT‑1 Graduate Level Answer Key & Response Sheet”
- Log in using your Registration No. and Date of Birth/password
- Access your response sheet, question paper & answer key
- Download and save the PDFs for future reference
How to Raise Objections
- Visit the Objection Tracker section after logging in
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge and pay ₹50/question online
- Provide valid justification or references for each objection
- Fee refunded if the objection is accepted (after deducting applicable charges)
Deadline: Submit all objections by 6 July 2025, 11:55 PM to be considered valid
How to Calculate Your Estimated Score
- +1 mark per correct answer
- –0.33 mark per wrong answer
- 0 mark for unattempted questions
What’s Next?
- Objection Resolution: RRB NTPC will publish the final answer key after evaluating all objections
- CBT‑1 Result Declaration: Tentatively in late July/early August 2025 (standard timeline)
- CBT‑2 Eligibility: Successful candidates in CBT-1 will be invited to appear for CBT-2
Why This Matters
- Final scores are critical for qualifying CBT‑2
- Quick action during objection window can correct score discrepancies
- Early estimate helps in preparing better for CBT‑2 and next-stage processes
Quick Links
- Official Answer Key & Response Sheets: Regional RRB portal / rrb.digialm.com
- Objection Tracker: Available on candidate dashboard (log-in required)
- Cut-off & Result Updates: To be released post CBT‑1 evaluation
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Detailed Exam Analysis and Student Feedback
After the RRB NTPC 2025 Graduate Level CBT-1 was conducted from 5th to 24th June 2025, many aspirants shared their insights regarding the paper pattern and difficulty level:
- General Awareness: Most candidates found this section moderate to difficult, with questions from Budget 2025, current affairs (Jan–May 2025), and Static GK.
- Mathematics: Considered time-consuming by many, especially topics like Time-Speed-Distance, Profit & Loss, and Trigonometry.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Fairly balanced, with a good number of questions from Series, Puzzles, and Coding-Decoding.
Candidates who practiced previous year papers and mock tests from platforms like Testbook, Gradeup, or Adda247 had a clear advantage.
Official RRB Websites for Answer Key Region-wise
Here are some official RRB regional websites where answer keys can be downloaded:
Always cross-check the authenticity of links and avoid third-party portals to prevent data theft or phishing attempts.
Final
The release of the RRB NTPC 2025 Graduate Level provisional answer key is a major milestone for aspirants. Act promptly to download your response sheets, compare answers, and raise objections where necessary. Estimating your score now gives you clarity and confidence before the CBT-1 result arrives. All the best for the next round!