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The SSC MTS 2024 exam was conducted from 30th September to 19th November 2024 and the MTS answer key 2024 for CBT exam has been released on 29th November 2024. Lakhs of applicants have applied for the SSC MTS 2024 Exam and only around 9500+ candidates will be provisionally selected to fill the released vacancies this year. The SSC MTS & Havaldar post is selected through a written test (for both MTS & Havaldar) and PET/PST (only for Havaldar). The cut-off marks play a vital role in deciding whether the candidates have qualified for the exam or not. SSC releases SSC MTS cut-off marks for the tier 1 exam along with its result generally around 1-2 months after the completion of the exam.
SSC MTS Expected Cut Off 2024
Until the official SSC MTS Cut Off 2024 is released, the candidates can refer to the expected cut-off marks which are calculated based on factors like difficulty level of exam held this year, and previous years’ data of cut-off marks. The SSC MTS 2024 Cut off for CBT Exam of Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2024 for 18-25 years and 18-27 years will be released separately for each state and category. The category-wise SSC MTS Expected Cut Off 2024 as per the exam level examination conducted from 30th September to 19th November has been tabulated below.
Category | 18-25 years | 18-27 years |
UR | 140-150 | 135-145 |
SC | 128-138 | 130-140 |
ST | 125-135 | 125-135 |
OBC | 130-140 | 135-145 |
EWS | 140-150 | 130-140 |
ESM | 102-112 | 100-110 |
SSC MTS Cut Off 2024
Though there is minimum qualifying percentage for the unreserved Category is 30%, 25% for OBC and EWS, and 20% for SC, ST, and other categories, however, scoring more than the qualifying marks doesn’t declare their qualified status. The cut off marks are the deciding factor of shortlisting candidates for the next round. The SSC MTS cut off marks released by the officials will be the marks of the last selected candidate in a particular category. To have an idea about the trend of past years SSC MTS Cut Off marks, refer to the below-linked article.
How is SSC MTS Cut Off 2024 Calculated?
The SSC MTS Cut Off 2024 is calculated based on several key factors. These factors help determine the minimum marks required for candidates to qualify for the next stage of the selection process. Here’s how the cut-off is generally calculated:
- Difficulty Level of the Exam- If the exam is tougher than previous years, the cut-off might be lower as fewer candidates will score high marks. Conversely, if the exam is relatively easier, the cut-off may increase.
- Previous Year’s Cut Off- Past trends in cut-off scores are often used as a benchmark. If previous years had high cut-offs, a similar trend may be expected unless other factors differ significantly.
- Normalization Process- Since the SSC MTS exam is conducted in multiple shifts, the normalization process is applied to account for any variation in difficulty level across different shifts. This ensures a fair evaluation.
- Number of Candidates- The higher the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the more competitive it becomes, leading to a higher cut-off.
- Number of Vacancies- The total number of vacancies for SSC MTS plays a significant role. If the number of vacancies is high, the cut-off tends to be lower, and vice versa.