LIC Conducts AAO Prelims in Four Shifts
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) successfully conducted the LIC AAO Prelims Exam 2025 on October 3, 2025. The examination was held across four distinct shifts, with each session lasting one hour. As per early reports, candidates can expect the LIC AAO Prelims 2025 results to be announced between the second and third week of October.
Unofficial and Official Answer Keys: What to Expect
After the exam concludes, various coaching institutes are expected to release unofficial answer keys to help aspirants evaluate their performance. However, the official LIC AAO Prelims 2025 answer key is likely to be released online on October 10, 2025. By utilizing the official key, candidates can estimate their probable scores and assess their chances of progressing to the next phase of the recruitment process.
LIC AAO 2025 Prelims: Detailed Shift Timings
To manage the large number of candidates, the exam was divided into four shifts:
- Shift 1: Reporting at 8:00 AM, Exam from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Shift 2: Reporting at 10:30 AM, Exam from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- Shift 3: Reporting at 1:00 PM, Exam from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- Shift 4: Reporting at 3:30 PM, Exam from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Candidates were required to arrive well before the exam to complete verification and security checks.
Exam Pattern and Section-Wise Breakdown
The LIC AAO Preliminary Exam 2025 was an objective-type test conducted entirely online. The paper consisted of three main sections:
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
The examination comprised a total of 100 questions, with a maximum score of 70 marks, and had to be completed within 60 minutes.
Sectional Distribution:
- Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks
- English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks (Qualifying in nature)
It is important to note that marks obtained in the English Language section will not contribute to the final ranking, as this section is meant solely for qualification purposes. This section focused primarily on grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
How to Raise Objections to the LIC AAO Answer Key 2025
Candidates who find discrepancies in the official answer key can submit their objections through the designated portal. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official website: licindia.in
- Click on the link titled “LIC AAO Answer Key 2025 Objection Window”
- Log in using your registration number and date of birth
- Select the questions you wish to challenge
- Upload your proposed answer(s) along with supporting documentation in PDF format
- Pay the objection fee as required
- Submit your response and download the confirmation PDF for your records
Candidates are advised to double-check all submissions before the final deadline to avoid errors or disqualification.
