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RRB ALP Mathematics / Numerical Ability Syllabus

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10
Topics
94
Sub-topics
25
Questions

Mathematics / Numerical Ability is one of 5 sections in the RRB ALP syllabus. It has 10 topics and 94 sub-topics, tested in RRB-ALP CBT-1 / CBT-2, with about 25 questions (30 marks). Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, DI, Per RRB Official Notification.

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RRB ALP Mathematics / Numerical Ability: topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Arithmetic

    ~1 marks

    Number System, Percentages, Profit-Loss, Per RRB Official Notification

    • Number System, Simplification, Approximation, HCF-LCM, Indices
    • Percentages, Profit-Loss, Discount, SI-CI, Growth Rate
    • Ratio & Proportion, Mixture-Alligation, Partnership
    • Time-Work, Work-Wages, Pipes & Cisterns
    • Time-Speed-Distance, Trains, Boats, Races, Clocks
    • Averages, Age, Mixture Problems, Unit Conversion
    • Data Interpretation — Table, Bar, Pie, Line, Caselet, Data Sufficiency
  2. 2

    Algebra & Geometry

    ~1 marks

    Equations, Shapes, Mensuration, Per RRB Official Notification

    • Linear Equations, Quadratic, Polynomials, Factorization, Identities
    • Algebraic Identities, Inequations, Surds, Indices
    • Lines, Angles, Triangles (Properties, Congruence, Similarity)
    • Circles (Theorems, Tangents, Chords, Arcs, Sectors)
    • Quadrilaterals, Polygons, Coordinate Geometry
    • Mensuration — Areas, Perimeter, Volume, Surface Area
    • Trigonometry — Ratios, Identities, Heights & Distances
  3. 3

    Arithmetic

    ~2 marks

    Number System, HCF-LCM

    • Number System
    • Divisibility Rules
    • HCF and LCM
    • Indices, Exponents
    • Surds
    • Simplification, BODMAS
    • Fractions, Decimals
    • Number Series
    • Unit Conversion
    • Place Value
  4. 4

    Arithmetic

    ~2 marks

    Percentages, Profit-Loss, SI, CI

    • Percentages
    • Successive Percentages
    • Profit and Loss
    • Simple Interest
    • Compound Interest
    • CI vs SI
    • Discount
    • Stocks and Shares
    • GST, VAT
    • Growth Rate
  5. 5

    Arithmetic

    ~2 marks

    Ratio, Proportion, Mixture, Partnership

    • Ratio and Proportion
    • Variation
    • Mixture and Alligation
    • Partnership
    • Time and Work
    • Wages
    • Pipes and Cisterns
    • Ages
    • Time and Distance
    • Trains, Boats, Races
  6. 6

    Algebra

    ~2 marks

    Equations, Polynomials, Inequalities

    • Linear Equations
    • Quadratic Equations
    • Polynomials
    • Algebraic Identities
    • Factorization
    • Algebraic Expressions
    • Inequalities
    • Linear Programming
    • Simultaneous Equations
    • Variation
  7. 7

    Geometry, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry

    ~2 marks
    • Lines and Angles
    • Triangles
    • Quadrilaterals
    • Circles
    • Polygons
    • Coordinate Geometry
    • Area, Perimeter
    • Surface Area, Volume
    • Trigonometry
    • Pythagoras Theorem
  8. 8

    Data Interpretation

    ~2 marks
    • Table DI
    • Bar Graph DI
    • Pie Chart DI
    • Line Graph DI
    • Caselet DI
    • Data Sufficiency
    • Comparison DI
    • Missing Data DI
    • Radar/Web/Mixed Chart DI
    • Quant-Based DI
  9. 9

    Modern Math

    ~2 marks

    Sets, Probability, Statistics

    • Sets, Relations, Functions
    • Permutation and Combination
    • Probability
    • Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
    • Matrices and Determinants
    • Trigonometry
    • Sequences and Series
    • Logarithms
    • Number Series
    • Clock, Calendar
  10. 10

    Modern Math

    ~2 marks

    Sets, Probability, Statistics

    • Sets, Relations, Functions
    • Permutation and Combination
    • Probability
    • Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
    • Matrices and Determinants
    • Trigonometry
    • Sequences and Series
    • Logarithms
    • Number Series
    • Clock, Calendar

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the RRB ALP Mathematics / Numerical Ability syllabus?

Mathematics / Numerical Ability for RRB ALP has 10 topics: Arithmetic, Algebra & Geometry, Arithmetic, Arithmetic, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Coordinate Geometry, Data Interpretation, Modern Math and Modern Math, with 94 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from Mathematics / Numerical Ability in RRB ALP?

About 25 questions (30 marks) in RRB-ALP CBT-1 / CBT-2. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

Which Mathematics / Numerical Ability topics matter most for RRB ALP?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Arithmetic (~2 marks), Arithmetic (~2 marks), Arithmetic (~2 marks).

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