I already have a Testbook subscription for SSC CGL prep and I'm practicing regularly. It's decent, but I've heard Oliveboard mocks are closer to the real exam level. Is it worth buying Oliveboard just for mocks, or should I stick with Testbook only? Looking for honest opinions from people who've tried both.
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TB is enough.
I'd say Testbook wins on layout, interface and the number of mocks available. Oliveboard lags a bit there and sometimes they put out irrelevant mocks, though lately their CGL mains mocks have improved.
You can try the free live mocks on Testbook, Oliveboard and RBE. Since you already have a Testbook subscription, there's no need to spend extra on another platform. Just keep doing the live mocks on TB/OB/RBE regularly and, more importantly, analyse each test thoroughly.
Oliveboard subscription isn't worth it, bro. My 2025 Mains attempt went south because I relied on it. I bought it to do 75 mains mocks, but they were too easy. I ignored Testbook and stuck to Oliveboard, while others were getting tougher passage and maths mocks on Testbook. About 15 days before the exam I realized my mistake. (Not blaming Oliveboard completely – I was also distracted by other exams, and I did get selected in one of them ❤️, so no regrets for 2025 mains.)
Oliveboard is necessary.
Testbook is the best.
Take a Testbook subscription, do Oliveboard's weekly mock and watch the analysis on YouTube.
I'd suggest using any of these so you can compare yourself with other aspirants. Also try Pundits RBE; they cover almost every question type and the whole syllabus in their series.
Whiteboard
Testbook is really good