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UIIC AO Exam Analysis 2026 (22 October), Difficulty Level & Questions Asked

The UIIC AO Prelims exam conducted at 10:05 am, and thousands of candidates have appeared in today’s exam. The candidates reviewed that the exam was “Easy to Moderate” and this article, we are going to discuss detailed UIIC AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026 for candidates planning to appear for next year’s exam. The analysis covers the overall difficulty level, section-wise review, good attempts, and questions asked in English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude.

UIIC AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026

The UIIC AO Preliminary Examination consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks, with 60 minutes to complete the test. Each section has a separate time limit of 20 minutes. Candidates can use the exam analysis to understand the paper pattern and evaluate their performance.

UIIC AO Prelims Exam Difficulty Level

The overall difficulty level of the UIIC AO Prelims Exam 2026 has been determined based on candidate feedback and the nature of questions asked in each section.

Sections Difficulty Level
English Language Easy to Moderate
Reasoning Ability Easy
Quantitative Aptitude Easy to Moderate
Overall Easy to Moderate

UIIC AO Prelims Good Attempts 2026

Good attempts refer to the number of questions a candidate can reasonably attempt with a high level of accuracy, considering the paper’s difficulty and time constraints. For UIIC AO Prelims Exam of 22 October, the good attempts ranges between 71 to 77. 

Sections No. of Questions Good Attempts
English Language 30 20-22
Reasoning Ability 35 28-30
Quantitative Aptitude 35 23-25
Overall 100 71-77

Note- The number of good attempts are not official; it is an estimate based on feedback from candidates and the analysis of the question paper.

UIIC AO Prelims Section-Wise Exam Analysis 2026

The UIIC AO Prelims examination comprises three sections: English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude. The following sections includes subject-wise questions asked in today’s exam.

UIIC AO Reasoning Ability Exam Analysis 2026

The Reasoning Ability section consists of 35 questions, each carrying 1 mark. Candidates need to solve logical and analytical problems within the 20-minute sectional time limit.

Puzzle & Seating Arrangements asked in UIIC AO Prelims Exam- 

  1. Month-based puzzle- 5 Questions (8 months & 8 persons)
  2. Uncertain Linear Row- 3 questions
  3. Parallel row-based puzzle (12 persons)- 5 questions
  4. Circle based puzzle (6 persons)- 5 questions
Topics Questions Asked
Puzzle & Seating Arrangement 18
Chinese Coding 05
Syllogism 03
Inequality 03
Blood Relations 03
Word Pairing 01
Number Pairing 01
Number-Based Questions 01

UIIC AO Quantitative Aptitude Exam Analysis

The Quantitative Aptitude section contains 35 questions for 35 marks. It evaluates candidates’ calculation speed, numerical reasoning, and ability to solve arithmetic and data-based problems.

Topics Questions Asked
Caselet DI 05
Approximation 04
Wrong Number Series (Tricky) 04
Q1-Q2 (Profit-loss, partnership) 03
Line Graph DI 05

UIIC AO English Language Exam Analysis 2026

The English Language section evaluates candidates’ reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, and sentence construction skills. Candidates should be assessed on the number of questions they could solve accurately within the allotted 20 minutes.

Topic of Reading Comprehension- North Korea Escape to China (Story telling)

Topics Questions Asked
Reading Comprehension 08
Error Detection 05
Cloze Test 05
Sentence Rearrangement 03-04
Phrase Replacement 03-04

How to Calculate Your Expected UIIC AO Prelims Score?

Candidates can estimate their marks using the number of correct and incorrect answers they expect to have given.

Expected Score = (Correct Answers × Marks per Question) − (Incorrect Answers × Negative Marks per Question)

For a question carrying one mark, an incorrect answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks.

For example, if a candidate answers 70 questions, of which 62 are correct and 8 are incorrect, the estimated score would be:

  • Marks for correct answers: 62 × 1 = 62
  • Negative marks: 8 × 0.25 = 2

Estimated score: 60 out of 100

UIIC AO Prelims Exam Structure

Sections No. of Questions Duration
English Language 30/30 20 minutes
Reasoning Ability 35/35 20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 35/35 20 minutes
Overall 100/100 60 minutes

Important points about the exam pattern:

  • The examination is conducted online.
  • The paper contains 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks.
  • Each section has a separate time limit of 20 minutes.
  • A penalty of one-fourth of the marks assigned to a question applies to an incorrect answer.
  • Candidates should focus on accuracy as well as speed.

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FAQs

How many questions are asked in the UIIC AO Prelims Exam 2026?

The examination consists of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. English Language has 30 questions, while Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude have 35 questions each.

Is there negative marking in the UIIC AO Prelims Exam 2026?

Yes. One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question are deducted for an incorrect answer. Candidates should therefore consider accuracy while estimating their scores.

Where can candidates check the UIIC AO Prelims Exam Analysis 2026?

Candidates can check the detailed analysis on CareerPower, including the section-wise difficulty level, good attempts, and questions reported by candidates.

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