The LIC AAO 2025 Prelims Exam has finally been conducted successfully across the country, and now all aspirants are eagerly waiting to know the expected cut-off marks. Based on real student feedback, question analysis, and previous year trends, here’s a clear idea of what you can expect this year.
LIC AAO Prelims 2025 – Exam Overview
The preliminary exam consisted of three sections — Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language.
Here’s a quick look at the structure and overall difficulty level:
| Section | Total Questions | Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | Moderate to Difficult |
| English Language | 30 | — (Qualifying) | Easy to Moderate |
| Total | 70 | 70 | Moderate |
Note: English marks are not added to the merit list, but candidates must qualify in this section.
Overall Student Feedback
Students who appeared in different shifts shared that the paper was balanced but slightly time-consuming.
- Reasoning included a few lengthy puzzles.
- Quantitative Aptitude required strong calculation speed.
- English was relatively easy and helped boost confidence.
Overall, most candidates rated the paper as “Moderate” in difficulty.
LIC AAO 2025 Prelims Expected Cut Off
Taking into account the feedback and difficulty level, along with past trends, the expected category-wise cut-off for LIC AAO 2025 Prelims is as follows:
| Category | Expected Cut Off (Out of 70) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 52 – 56 |
| OBC / EWS | 49 – 54 |
| SC | 45 – 50 |
| ST | 42 – 48 |
LIC AAO Previous Year Cut Off (2023)
For reference, here’s how the previous year’s cut-off looked:
| Category | Cut Off (Out of 70) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 55.00 |
| OBC | 52.50 |
| SC | 48.50 |
| ST | 46.25 |
This year’s exam was slightly on the tougher side in the Quant section, so the cut-off may dip by 1–2 marks compared to last year.
Good Attempts (Safe Score Range)
Based on paper analysis and normalization patterns, these are considered safe attempts:
| Section | Good Attempts |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability | 25 – 28 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 23 – 26 |
| English Language | 18 – 20 |
| Overall Safe Attempts | 52+ (with high accuracy) |
If you managed around 50–55 accurate attempts, you stand a solid chance to clear the prelims.
Factors That Decide the Cut Off
- Difficulty level of each shift
- Total number of candidates appearing
- Number of vacancies released
- Average accuracy of students
- Normalization process
All these play a crucial role in determining the final cut-off.
Conclusion
The LIC AAO 2025 Prelims Exam was of moderate difficulty, with a few challenging questions in Reasoning and Quant.
If your attempts were strong with good accuracy, you’re likely to make it to the Mains stage.
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