NICL AO Automobile Engineer Cut Off: 2024 and 2025
NICL AO Automobile Engineer cut off: Phase I was 20.00 out of 100 in 2025 and 21.00 for UR in 2024. See sectional and Phase II marks.
In short
- The 2025 Phase I cut off for Automobile Engineers was 20.00 out of 100 in the main categories.
- The 2024 Phase I cut off for the Unreserved category was 21.00.
- The 2024 Phase II cut off for the Unreserved category was 96.50 out of 250.
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The NICL AO Automobile Engineer cut off for Phase I was 21.00 for the Unreserved (UR) category in the 2024 recruitment. It was 20.00 in the 2025 recruitment. Both figures are out of 100. The 2024 Phase II cut off for the UR category was 96.50 out of 250. See the NICL AO Automobile Engineer 2026 guide for the full plan.
NICL AO Automobile Engineer cut off: Phase I (Prelims)
The company sets these marks after the exam. A candidate must reach the cut off to move to Phase II.
| Recruitment | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (out of 100) | 21.00 | 19.25 | 21.00 | 19.50 | 21.00 |
| 2025 (out of 100) | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 |
The UR cut off fell by 1.00 mark from 2024 to 2025. The company decides the passing marks. It shortlists about 15 times the vacancies, subject to availability.
What were the sectional cut off marks in Phase I?
A candidate must also clear a minimum in each section. These marks apply to Automobile Engineers and other specialist disciplines in the same group.
| Recruitment | Section | SC, ST, OBC, and PwBD | EWS and UR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | English Language (30) | 7.00 | 10.00 |
| 2025 | Reasoning Ability (35) | 1.00 | 2.25 |
| 2025 | Quantitative Aptitude (35) | 1.00 | 3.75 |
| 2024 | English Language (30) | 7.75 | 11.00 |
| 2024 | Reasoning Ability (35) | 1.00 | 2.75 |
| 2024 | Quantitative Aptitude (35) | 1.00 | 2.50 |
English Language had the highest section minimum in both years. A UR candidate needed 10.00 out of 30 in English in 2025. Plan your time so that you clear each section. See the exam pattern page for the section timers.
What was the Phase II cut off in 2024?
The company applied this cut off to the objective test of 250 marks.
| Recruitment | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (out of 250) | 96.50 | 75.00 | 96.50 | 94.50 | 96.50 |
The 2024 Phase II cut off of 96.50 is about 39% of 250 marks. The 2024 Phase I cut off of 21.00 is 21% of 100 marks. Phase I only shortlists candidates. Phase II counts for 80% of the final score. Read the selection process page to see how the stages connect.
How can you use past cut off marks?
- Aim well above the past UR cut off of 20.00 to 21.00 in Phase I. The 2026 Phase I has the same three sections as before.
- Clear each section first. A high total does not help if one section stays below its minimum.
- Spend time on English Language. It had the highest section minimum in 2024 and 2025.
- Treat past marks as a guide. The company sets new passing marks for each recruitment.
The company applies cut offs on each test and on the total score. It can change the passing marks when the number of posts changes. The 2026 notification lists 20 Automobile Engineer posts. See the notification page for the category split.
Next step: read the NICL AO Automobile Engineer salary and service conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What was the NICL AO Automobile Engineer Phase I cut off in 2025?
What was the NICL AO Automobile Engineer Phase I cut off in 2024?
What was the NICL AO Automobile Engineer Phase II cut off in 2024?
What were the NICL AO sectional cut off marks for Phase I in 2025?
Does NICL set a cut off for each section?
How does NICL decide the cut off?
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