The OICL Assistant Prelims exam 2025, held on 7 September 2025, was rated Easy across all sections according to candidate feedback and expert insights.
OICL 2025 Section-Wise Analysis and Good Attempts
All three sections—English Language, Reasoning Ability, and Quantitative Aptitude—were uniformly rated as “Easy,” offering strong scoring opportunities.
The high number of good attempts suggests a competitive yet accessible exam
OICL 2025 Expected Cut-Off Range
The OICL Assistant Prelims 2025 cut-off is expected to remain on the higher side because the exam was rated easy across all sections. Based on previous years’ cut-off data and the difficulty level of this year’s exam, the overall cut-off is projected to fall between 70 and 80 marks out of 100.
OICL 2025 Key Insights
- The General category cut-off may touch 75–80 marks, higher than the 2017 benchmark of 72.
- For OBC candidates, the expected cut-off is 72–77 marks, indicating a competitive range.
- SC/ST categories are expected between 65 and 73 marks, depending on state-wise variations.
With the paper being easy, even a small number of mistakes can significantly affect final selection chances