NAPS Apprenticeship Exam Cutoff 2027
Expected Cutoff 2027 & Previous Year Cutoffs — National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) Act Apprenticeship Assessment
Disclaimer: Cutoff data shown is estimated based on previous year trends and historical patterns. These figures are for reference only. Check the official National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship website for exact and authoritative cutoff marks.
Expected Cutoff 2027 — NAPS Apprenticeship Exam
| Category | Cutoff Marks | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 33 | 66.0% |
| EWS | 29 | 58.0% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 | 60.0% |
| SC | 23 | 46.0% |
| ST | 21 | 42.0% |
| PwD | 17 | 34.0% |
* Cutoff marks are estimated. General cutoff = 66% of 50 total marks, adjusted per category.
Previous Year Cutoff Trends (General Category)
| Year | General Cutoff Marks | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 66.0% |
| 2025 | 32 | 64.0% |
| 2024 | 31 | 62.0% |
Trend Analysis: Cutoffs for NAPS Apprenticeship Exam show an upward trend year over year (+3–6% annually). Plan to score 10–15% above the cutoff to secure selection comfortably.
Factors Affecting NAPS Apprenticeship Exam Cutoff
Number of Applicants
Higher competition typically raises the cutoff as more candidates vie for the same seats.
Paper Difficulty
A tougher paper generally results in lower cutoffs; an easier paper tends to push cutoffs higher.
Number of Vacancies / Seats
Fewer seats mean a higher cutoff; more seats available can bring the cutoff down.
Reservation Policies
Different categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) have separate cutoffs as mandated by government policy.
Important Dates
Registration Opens
Rolling registrations
Exam Date
Rolling admissions
Conducting Body
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Frequency
Ongoing (companies recruit year-round under NAPS)
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