With NABARD Grade A 2025 Mains just hours away, this is not the time for new material.
This is the time for clarity, composure, and examiner-aligned execution.
Descriptive English in NABARD is not about showcasing vocabulary.
It is about writing exactly what the examiner expects — within strict time and word limits.
Below is a last-minute, exam-hall–ready strategy for Essay, Precis, and Reading Comprehension, designed to help you avoid common mistakes and maximise marks.
✍️ SECTION 1: ESSAY WRITING – SCORE WITH STRUCTURE, NOT SIZE
✅ What the Examiner Wants
- Relevance to current economic, social, agricultural, or developmental themes
- Clear introduction–body–conclusion flow
- Analytical depth, not generic commentary
📌 Last-Minute Essay Strategy
- Introduction (3–4 lines):
Start with context — recent issue, sectoral relevance, or policy concern
(Avoid dictionary definitions) - Body (2–3 paragraphs):
- Causes / issues
- Implications (economic, social, institutional)
- Government / institutional initiatives (where relevant)
- Conclusion (3–4 lines):
- Way forward + balanced optimism
- No extreme opinions
❌ Avoid in the Exam Hall
- Writing like GS notes
- Overloading schemes without explanation
- Personal opinions (“I think…”, “we should…”)
✂️ SECTION 2: PRECIS WRITING – PRECISION OVER PARAPHRASING
Precis is often the highest return-on-effort section — if done correctly.
✅ Golden Rules (Revise Before Entering Hall)
- Maintain core idea and tone of the passage
- Reduce length logically (about one-third)
- Write in your own words, but stay faithful to meaning
📌 Title Tip
- Short, neutral, theme-based
Example: “Institutional Challenges in Rural Credit Delivery”
❌ Common Last-Minute Errors
- Copying phrases from the passage
- Missing the central argument
- Writing an opinionated title
📖 SECTION 3: READING COMPREHENSION – ANSWER WHAT IS ASKED
RC in NABARD Mains tests interpretation, not reproduction.
✅ Smart Exam-Hall Approach
- Read questions before the passage
- Answer strictly from the passage — no external knowledge
- Keep answers precise and to the point
📌 Writing Style
- Short, complete sentences
- No unnecessary background explanations
- Avoid repeating the question
⏱️ TIME MANAGEMENT: NON-NEGOTIABLE
A suggested allocation (adjust as per comfort):
- Essay: 35–40 minutes
- Precis: 25 minutes
- RC: 25–30 minutes
- Buffer: 5 minutes (revision)
👉 Do not get emotionally attached to one section. Balance wins marks.
🧠 FINAL EXAM-HALL CHECKLIST
Before you start writing, remind yourself:
✔ Stick to word limits
✔ Maintain legible handwriting / clean typing
✔ Use paragraphs — not blocks of text
✔ Stay calm; one good answer is better than three rushed ones
🌟 A FINAL WORD FROM BANK WHIZZ
NABARD Mains rewards disciplined writing, not brilliance under pressure.
If you stay structured, relevant, and composed, marks will follow.
Trust your preparation.
Execute with clarity.
All the best for NABARD Grade A 2025 Mains.
Write like an officer. Think like an examiner.