Dream of uplifting agriculture is a great dream. It will not only help in national development but will also help in income distribution. Working with NABARD is not the best place to fulfil your dream.

Agriculture development is a subset of Rural Development. For NABARD Rural development is a broader focus.

But if you are interested in finance and agriculture, NABARD is the best place to work. Here below I am writing tips to crack NABARD exam. Watch the video shared at the end to understand the detailed strategy.

Foundation and Concept Building

• Understand the Exam Pattern and Syllabus: Familiarize yourself with the detailed structure and syllabus of both phases.
• Begin with Basic Concepts:Focus on strengthening your fundamentals in key subjects like Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, Economic & Social Issues (ESI), and Agriculture & Rural Development (ARD).Use standard textbooks and online resources for concept clarity. At AgriBee YouTube channel you will find such content easily.
• Regular Newspaper Reading:Start reading a standard newspaper daily (like 'Business Standard' or 'Indian Express') for current affairs, especially focusing on ESI and ARD related news.
• Make Notes: Start preparing short notes for revision, especially for ESI, ARD, and current affairs. Don’t re-write the whole chapters but only revision points in form of cheat sheets.

Intensive Study and Practice

• Deep Dive into Core Subjects:Focus more on ESI and ARD, as these are unique to NABARD and carry substantial weightage.Utilize specialized books and reports (like Economic Survey, NABARD and RBI reports) for in-depth understanding. iamBee provides you mock test at zero cost and these are the test that match the real exam.
• Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers:Start taking weekly mock tests to build speed and accuracy.Analyze your performance in these tests to identify weak areas. You have to give time in analysing your performance. If you do not know what to do, take help of experts. Identifying your strenghts and weaknesses is very important for you improvement.
• Regular Revision: Revise the concepts and notes you made in the first three months.

Advanced Preparation and Mock Test Series

• Increase Mock Test Frequency:Start attempting mock tests more frequently, ideally 2-3 times a week. Focus on time management and question selection strategies. Phase 1 exam is very tough to clear and competition is high.
• Focus on Descriptive English:Start practicing essays and précis writing, important for Phase 2. Read sample essays and practice writing on relevant topics. This beocmes very scoring with good practice. Descriptive answers shall be evaluated by an expert who will tell you the tips to improve your expression.

Additional Tips:

• Study Schedule: Create a daily study schedule and stick to it.
• Online Resources: Utilize online resources like video lectures, current affairs websites, and online mock tests, Beepedia, AgriBee YouTube channel.
• Stay Updated: Regularly visit the NABARD website for any updates or changes in the exam pattern or syllabus.
• Health and Stress Management: Maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep stress at bay with regular exercise and meditation.

These two video provide you complete preparation assitance for NABARD Grade A/B.