Quantitative Aptitude Analysis asked in IRDA AM / Grade A Exam 2017-2024
Memory based Split of Quantitative aptitude (chapter wise) Question asked in IRDAI Assistant Manger exam 2017-2024
| Topic | 2017 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Arithmetic Simple Interest & Compound InterestRatio & ProportionAverageProfit & LossTime & WorkPipe & Cistern | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| Data Interpretation (DI) Bar graph Tabular Pie Chart | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Number Series | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Simplification (BODMAS) Approximation | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Data Sufficiency | 2 | – | 2 |
| Quadratic Equation | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Probability / Mensuration | – | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Inference
The three year analysis of Quantitative Aptitude asked in Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Assistant Manager / Grade A exam for year 2017, 2023 and 2024 tells that Data interpretation and Basic Arithmetic questions rules the paper of IRDAI Phase I exam. The questions asked are of EASY level the only thing that is important is you have to have your basics clear and you are able to calculate Fastly in limited time.
Strategy
First try to solve all simplification-based mathematics questions as we all are familiar with this since our childhood, then focus on missing number series. Once done try to solve Quadratic equation question. Once these topics are over focus on DI sets which are easy in nature then lastly solve arithmetic based questions asked in IRDAI assistant manager Phase I exam.
Reasoning Question Analysis asked in IRDAI Assistant Manager (AM) / Grade A Exam 2017-2024
| 2017 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Puzzle | 20 | 18 | 20 |
| Blood Relation | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Syllogism | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Direction | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Inequality | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Input/Output | – | 5 | 5 |
| Data Sufficiency | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Critical Reasoning | – | – | – |
| Total | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Inference
The three year analysis of Reasoning asked in Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Assistant Manager / Grade A exam for year 2017, 2023 and 2024 tells that Puzzles form the major chunk of IRDAI Phase I exam.
Strategy
Though puzzles occupies major share but it is advised to first solve other miscellaneous types of question first in IRDAI exam because in puzzle you are not sure you will derive a right solution and it will consume your time. So first attempt miscellaneous questions like Syllogisms, blood relation, direction etc.
English Question Analysis asked in IRDAI Assistant Manager (AM) / Grade A Exam 2017 – 2024
| Topic | 2017 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Reading Comprehension | 12 | 10 | 14 |
| Para Jumble / Paragraph Rearrangement | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Single Fillers /Cloze Test | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Idiom & Phrases | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Double Filler | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Words Interchanged | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Error Detection | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 40 | 40 | 40 |
Inference
The three year analysis of English Objective Q asked in Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Assistant Manager / Grade A exam for year 2017, 2023 and 2024 tells that questions asked in English were easy in nature.
Strategy
Strategy is keep on solving English PYQ questions of IBPS Clerical, IBPS SO, IBPS RRB exams to develop speed. If RC paragraph is difficult to understand first just solve synonym and antonym questions in it, then switch on to other question as shown in figure below, then if time is left go back to RC paragraph based questions.
General Awareness Question Analysis asked in IRDAI Assistant Manager (AM) / Grade A Exam 2017 – 2024
| 2017 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| SEWA Portal: A government initiative supporting self-employed women in India, offering services such as social security and insurance. First Credit Agency in India: CIBIL (Credit Information Bureau India Ltd.). First Insurance Company in India: The Oriental Life Insurance Company, established in 1818. FIDE Chess Top 5 Players: Magnus Carlsen, Ding Liren, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian. New BRICS Members: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. Artemis Program: NASA’s mission to return humans to the Moon. IKEA’s Country of Origin: Sweden. Shubhanhu Shukla (Axiom 4): Astronaut associated with the Axiom 4 mission. NPS Vatsalya Minimum Pension: ₹1,000 per month. IRDAI Penalties on HDFC: Fines imposed for non-compliance with insurance regulations. FIFA Membership: 211 countries are members of FIFA; 32 teams participate in the World Cup. Country Not Using UPI: United States. TransUnion CIBIL: Provides CIBIL scores in India for credit information. Vadhavan Port: A deep-water port under development in Maharashtra. Non-Greenhouse Gas: Nitrogen. MSP for Wheat: A 6.59% increase, setting the MSP at ₹2,425 per quintal for the 2025-26 Rabi marketing season. First General Election in India: Conducted in 1951-52. June-July Unicorn: Rapido. LIC and Infosys Partnership: Collaboration for digital transformation and IT infrastructure. AIC Highest Stakeholder: Government of India. Classical Language – Konkani: Recognized as one of India’s classical languages. India’s Startup Ecosystem Rank: 3rd globally. India’s Logistics Policy Target: Aims to reduce logistics costs by 10% of GDP by 2030. FTA with European Countries: Signed with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. RBI Functions: Manages monetary policy, currency issuance, and financial stability. Star Health Insurance Data Breach: Compromised data of 31 million customers. ONDC Shareholders: Government and private stakeholders. PM Suraksha Bima Yojana: Offers one-year coverage, renewable annually. eSanjeevani Service: India’s telemedicine platform for online medical consultations. Blockchain Platform: Decentralized transaction platforms like Ethereum and Hyperledger. Non-India Tax Slab Question: Specific details not provided. 16th Finance Commission Tenure: 5 years, beginning 1st April 2026. Cannes – Payal Kapadia: Won the Grand Prix Award for All We Imagine as Light. EcoMark: Certification for eco-friendly products in India. India’s Logistics Policy Target (Repeated): Reduce logistics costs by 10% of GDP by 2030. Zurich Insurance Stake in Kotak General Insurance: Acquired a 70% stake. |
Inference
The three year analysis of Reasoning asked in Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) Assistant Manager / Grade A exam for year 2017, 2023 and 2024 tells that questions asked in General awareness (GA) are easy to moderate with focus on insurance and banking questions. They do ask miscellaneous questions from other field as well which were in news for past 4 months.
Strategy
Keep revising last 4 months general awareness news that appears in newspapers, Focus on insurance related news, banking related news, initiatives of government in this field apart from other GK type miscellaneous questions that were in news in last 4 months.
IRDAI Assistant Manager Phase 1 Cut Off Marks
IRDAI Assistant Manager 2017 Phase 1 Cut Off Marks
IRDAI Assistant Manager 2023 Phase 1 Cut Off Marks
IRDAI Assistant Manager 2014 Phase 1 Cut Off Marks
IRDAI Assistant Manager Phase I Cutoff comparative analysis year wise
| Year/Category | Overall Cutoff 2017 | Sectional Cutoff 2017 | Overall Cutoff 2023 | Sectional Cutoff | Overall Cutoff 2024 | Sectional Cutoff 2024 |
| UR/Gen | 69.00 | 37.50%% | 87.25 | 25% | 109.50 | 25% |
| EWS | 61.50 | 32.50% | 63.75 | 25% | 103.25 | 25% |
| OBC | 60.50 | 30% | 80.75 | 25% | 102.25 | 25% |
| SC | 56.25 | 27.50% | 70.25 | 25% | 91.25 | 25% |
| ST | 74.75 | 32.50% | 47.75 | 23.75% | 82.50 | 25% |
| PwBD Type A | – | – | 39.50 | 13.75% | 54.50 | 20% |
| PwBD Type C | – | – | – | 75.70 | 20% |
Inference
- The cutoff is shooting over the years as awareness for the irdai grade a / assistant manager exam is increasing, candidates know the pattern and format of exam
- The level of Questions also has decreased a little where candidates appearing for irdai assistant manager were able to solve the questions easily
- Try to maximize your score in general awareness as here you can score in least time
- Focus on speed calculation
- Time based practice is key for the irdai phase I exam
- Give time-based tests after learning basics to maximize your score
- C4S – Clarity IRDAI Assistant Manger exam mentorship / coaching will help you to score both Phase I and II of the exam as per demand of the exam
- Listen to the IRDAI Exam toppers about their strategy how our mentorship helped them.
FAQs
1. What is the pattern of the IRDAI Assistant Manager (Grade A) Phase I exam?
Answer:
Phase I is an objective test of 160 questions in 90 minutes consisting of:
- Quantitative Aptitude (QA) – 40 Questions
- Reasoning Ability (RA) – 40 Questions
- English Language (EL) – 40 Questions
- General Awareness (GA) – 40 Questions
Each section carries equal marks (1 mark per question). There is negative marking of 0.25 marks.
2. Which topics dominate the Quantitative Aptitude section in IRDAI Assistant Manager Exam (2017–2024)?
Answer:
- Data Interpretation (DI): 14–15 Questions
- Arithmetic (Time & Work, Profit & Loss, SI-CI, Ratio): 12–13 Questions
- Simplification/Approximation: 5–5 Questions
- Number Series & Quadratic Equations: 3–4 Questions
These are basic level questions, but require speed and accuracy.
3. What is the most scoring strategy for Quantitative Aptitude?
Answer:
Attempt in this sequence:
- Simplification/Approximation
- Number Series
- Quadratic Equations
- DI Sets
- Arithmetic Word Problems
Focus on speed maths and daily timed practice with mock tests.
4. What is the weightage of Puzzles in the Reasoning section?
Answer:
Puzzles alone account for ~18–20 marks out of 40.
Other important topics:
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Inequality
- Syllogism
Solve miscellaneous questions first and then move to puzzles to save time.
5. How should I approach the English section of IRDAI Grade A?
Answer:
Focus on:
- Reading Comprehension (10–12 Qs)
- Para Jumbles & Cloze Test
- Fill in the Blanks (Single/Double)
- Word Usage and Idioms
Use IBPS Clerk/SO/PO level PYQs for practice. Improve reading speed and vocabulary.
6. What is the key to cracking General Awareness in IRDAI Phase I?
Answer:
Revise the last 4 months’ current affairs, focusing on:
- Insurance & Banking Awareness
- IRDAI & RBI in News
- Government Schemes
- Miscellaneous facts in the news
Practice daily quizzes + C4S Monthly Compilations for high scoring.
7. What are the cut-off trends in IRDAI Phase I from 2017 to 2024?
Answer:
The cut-off has increased significantly.
- General Category:
- 2017: 69
- 2023: 87.25
- 2024: 109.50
- Sectional Cutoffs: Now fixed at 25% for all categories, hence balance across all subjects is crucial.
8. Why is time-based practice important for IRDAI Phase I?
Answer:
Since questions are easy in level, competition is on speed & accuracy.
- Daily sectional tests
- Weekly full mocks
- Review incorrect attempts & weak areas
This builds exam temperament and time management skills.
9. How does C4S help students crack IRDAI Assistant Manager Exam?
Answer:
- Structured Mentorship for Phase I & II
- Daily topic-wise quizzes
- Monthly GK PDFs & Insurance Digest
- Mock Tests based on real exam pattern
- Exclusive Interview Prep Sessions
- Strategy Guidance from toppers and expert mentors
| IRDA TOPPER | You Tube Link |
| Aniruddha Anil Belkar | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2HT9ybYuOA&t=2s |
| Vineet Verma | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDe0j6yDLVA&t=1s |
| Snehal Rawat | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6axOWZUBlg&t=414s |
| Oindrila Das | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48MWEOAUs0w&t=5s |
| Himakesh Raghu Ram | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb5IlxMqN7g&t=19s |
