Difficulty, pattern, syllabus, marking — a side-by-side comparison of Tier-1 and Tier-2 so you can plan a two-tier prep strategy without surprises.
1. Difficulty jumps. Tier-2 Quant questions are 2–3 step problems; Tier-1 is mostly 1–2 step. 2. Computer section added. 30 questions on basic computing — easy if you're computer-literate. 3. More weight to Maths + English. These two carry 180 marks combined (90 each). 4. Tier-1 + Tier-2 both count for final merit. Earlier Tier-1 was qualifying; now it's weighted.
Tier-1 prep: speed + accuracy + GK volume. Tier-2 prep: depth + advanced Maths + English mastery.
Spend 60% on Tier-1 prep (since you must clear it first), then pivot to Tier-2 depth in the 2–3 months between tiers.
Use SSCIntel's section-wise analytics to track which skills transfer between tiers.
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