An exact breakdown of the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-5) details a highly competitive, structured system designed for 1,484 Group B and C Non-Faculty vacancies. [1, 2]
AIIMS CRE-5 Exam Pattern Overview
The evaluation relies on a rigorous, single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) featuring a heavy emphasis on post-specific technical mastery: [1, 2]
| Parameter | Scheme Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 400 Marks (100 Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Marking Rule | +4 for every correct answer; -1 for every wrong attempt |
| Total Duration | 90 Minutes split into strict sectional timing |
| Section Limits | 5 Sections lasting exactly 18 minutes each |
| Navigation Restrictions | System auto-advances; No backtracking to previous sections is permitted |
Question & Subject Distribution
The exam splits your assessment into two starkly different segments: [1]
- Common Section (20 Questions / 80 Marks): Distributed across General Knowledge, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and Computer Awareness. [1, 2]
- Domain-Specific Section (80 Questions / 320 Marks): Focuses heavily on the core subject matter of your specific applied post (e.g., Nursing, Administrative, Engineering). [1, 2]
Competition & Selection Analysis
Securing a seat goes beyond merely hitting the basic qualifying benchmarks. [1]
- The Qualifying Threshold: To even be considered for final allocation, you must hit the categorical baseline: 40% for UR/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD. [1]
- The Cut-off Reality: Because thousands compete for limited positions, the actual selection cut-offs track much higher based on absolute performance, post-wise choices, and shift difficulty normalization. [1, 2]
- Stage II Requirements: Certain administrative or clerical positions (like Stenographers or UDCs) call you forward for a mandatory, qualifying-only Typing/Skill Test post-CBT before final selection verification. [1, 2]
To provide specific prep strategies, let me know:
- Which particular post or domain group (e.g., Nursing Officer, Clerical, Lab Attendant) are you aiming for?
- Do you want an 18-minute section-management strategy to counter the strict no-backtracking rule?
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