The IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam 2024 was successfully conducted on 3rd and 4th August 2024 and the candidates are now eagerly waiting for the results which will be announced shortly. Along with the results, the cut-off marks will be released which will provide a benchmark to the candidates. In the meantime, the candidates can benefit from understanding the expected cut-off marks which are expected based on various factors like exam difficulty and previous years trends. Here we provide a state-wise analysis of the expected cut-off marks for the IBPS RRB PO Prelims exam 2024 to help the candidates set realistic expectations and prepare better for the next stages of the selection process.
Expected Cut-Off for IBPS RRB PO Preliminary Exams 2024
The official IBPS RRB PO Cut Off 2024 for the preliminary exams will be made available along with the scorecard on the official website @ibps.in a few days after the result is announced. Till then, the candidates can analyze the IBPS RRB PO Expected Cut Off 2024 prepared by the experienced faculty members. The expected cut off marks have been prepared based on the IBPS RRB PO exam analysis 2024 and previous year’s cut off trend. As analyzed and received by the candidates, the cut off marks will vary this year due to the introduction of section time.
IBPS RRB PO Estimated Cut-Off 2024 for Preliminary Examination
Based on the factors and the trends of previous years, we can estimate the expected cut-off marks for the IBPS RRB PO Prelims 2024. These expected cut-off marks are indicative and may vary slightly when the official cut-off marks are released.
| Expected Cut-Off for IBPS RRB PO Preliminary Exams 2024 | |
| Condition | Truncated (not reserved) |
| Andhra Pradesh | 46-51 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 32-37 |
| Assam | 44-49 |
| Bihar | 52-57 |
| Chhattisgarh | 49-54 |
| Gujarat | 52-57 |
| Haryana | 54-59 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 53-58 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 54-59 |
| Jharkhand | 50-55 |
| Karnataka | 46-51 |
| Kerala | 46-51 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 51-56 |
| Maharashtra | 50-55 |
| Mizoram | 37-42 |
| Meghalaya | 37-42 |
| Odisha | 54-59 |
| Punjab | 49-54 |
| Rajasthan | 50-55 |
| Tamil Nadu | 49-54 |
| India | 44-49 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 52-57 |
| Uttarakhand | 53-58 |
| West Bengal | 52-57 |
| Tripura | 39-44 |
| Nagaland | 41-46 |
The cut-off marks for other categories (OBC, SC, ST) are generally lower than those for the general category.
Factors affecting the expected cut-off marks for IBPS RRB PO preliminary exam
The expected cut-off marks of IBPS RRB PO are influenced by several factors which are as follows.
- Number of vacancies: The total number of jobs available in each state can significantly affect the minimum score. More jobs typically result in a lower minimum score and vice versa.
- Difficulty level of the exam: The overall difficulty level of the exam plays a crucial role. A more challenging exam usually leads to lower minimum scores.
- Number of candidates: The total number of candidates who appeared in the exam also affects the cut-off. Higher competition may result in higher cut-off scores.
- Candidates’ performance: The overall performance of candidates in the exam can affect the cut-off score. If many candidates perform exceptionally well, the cut-off score is likely to be higher.
- Introduction of section time measurement: This year, section timing has been introduced in the IBPS RRB PO exam. This change requires candidates to manage their time effectively for each section, which may affect the overall difficulty level and hence the cut-off marks.
