IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2025 OUT LIVE Updates: Check Difficulty Level, Good Attempts & Review

IBPS PO Mains Exam Analysis 2025 OUT LIVE Updates: Check Difficulty Level, Good Attempts & Review

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The IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam was conducted online on October 12 at various centres across the country. Candidates can check below the detailed exam analysis live updates including the difficulty level, good attempts, questions and answers, topics asked based on the students' reactions, etc.

IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Analysis

IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Analysis

IBPS PO 2025 Exam Analysis LIVE: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducted the IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam on October 12. The admit was already released. Candidates should report the exam centre atleast one hour before the start of an exam. The total duration of the exam was three hour ten minutes. Candidates who have cleared the preliminary exam will be able to appear for the Mains exam. In the Mains exam, 145 objective questions will be asked for 200 marks and an additional Descriptive Paper worth 25 marks will be asked, making the total 225 marks. Each section is separately timed which is demanding better time management from the candidates.The mains exam consists of both objective and descriptive type tests. The objective test is divided into four sections-Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, English Language, and Data Analysis & Interpretation. Scroll down for the latest live updates about the IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam analysis including the difficulty level, good attempts, questions and answers, topics asked based on the students' reactions, etc.

IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Analysis OUT

The Shift 1 is over. As per the students' the overall difficulty level of the exam is moderate to difficult.

IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Day Guidelines

Candidates can check below the exam day guidelines for IBPS PO Main exam 2025:

  • Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, pagers, calculators, electronic gadgets are not allowed
  • Sit at assigned seat before the exam starts
  • Follow all security checks, biometric verification, document verification, and attendance procedures
  • There will be a handwriting sample/signature collection before IBPS PO main exam starts, if required
  • Do not leave exam hall before conclusion of paper
  • Listen to invigilator guidelines

Stay tuned Shiksha for the IBPS PO Mains exam analysis live updates

LIVE UPDATE

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IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Live Updates

  • 9:14 AM IST13 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Analysis LIVE: Some more topics asked from General Awareness

    Swachh Survekshan
    Gross Amount
    AEPS
    e-RUPI/e-Wallet- Minimum balance
    Kisan Credit Card- Payment Bank related question
    LRS (Liberalised Remittance Scheme) for students
    Where Zapad 2025 will be held?
    Counterfeit Currency
    Which country is sending fortified rice?
    EPIC Card issued by the Election Commission, etc.
     
  • 7:10 AM IST13 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Analysis LIVE: Topics asked from Data Analysis and Interpretation Section B

    • Quadratic Equation
    • Data Sufficiency
    • Number Series
    • Table DI (Lengthy)
    • Table DI (Profit Based)
    • DI-Bar + Caselet, etc.
  • 5:41 AM IST13 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Analysis LIVE: Topics asked from Data Analysis and Interpretation Section A

    • Quadratic Equation (2 questions)
    • Arithmetic (Statement-based questions)
    • Double Pie chart and table
    • Caselet DI
  • 4:39 AM IST13 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Live Analysis: Topics asked from Reasoning Section B

    • Data Sufficiency
    • Logical Reasoning in which 2 questions asked from Statement-based and 3 questions paragraph based
    • Machine Input - 2 digit number and 4 words
    • Number based - 1 question
  • 3:01 AM IST13 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Live Analysis: Topics asked from Reasoning Section A

    • Puzzle based on Designation (6 persons)- Variable: Sports & States
    • Card-based puzzles (Figures)
    • Linear Seating Arrangements (3 rows) - Row 1 (4 persons South facing), Row 2 (8 persons, 4 North & South facing), Row 3 (4 persons north facing)
    • Circular Linear Seating Arrangements (6 persons)
  • Q:   What are the section-wise total marks for IBPS PO exam?
    A:

    In the prelims exam of IBPS PO, the English section carries 30 marks whereas the Quant carieis 30 marks and Reasoning sections carries 40 marks. In the Mains exam of IBPS PO, the total marks allotted to the English section are 40 whereas the Data Interpretation and Analysis carries 50 marks, Reasoning section carries 60 marks each. The General Awareness section carries 50 marks.

    Section-Wise Distribution of Marks in Prelims Exam

    Sections

    Total marks

    English Language

    30 

    Quantitative Aptitude

    30 

    Reasoning Ability

    40 

    Total

    100 

    Section-Wise Distribution of Marks in Mains Exam

    Section name

    Total marks

    English Language

    40 

    Data Interpretation and Analysis

    50 

    Reasoning 

    60 

    General Awareness

    50

    Total

    200

    English (Essay and Letter Writing)

    25

    Grand Total

    225

     

    Q:   What is the new exam pattern for IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam?
    A:

    Candidates can check below the IBPS PO 2025 Mains the latest exam pattern:

    • In the Mains exam, 4 sections will be there namely Reasoning Ability, English Language and Data Analysis & Interpretation and General Awareness.
    • The total time for IBPS PO 2025 Mains Objective Exam is 160 minutes and 30 minutes additional for descriptive test. Therefore, the total duration of the Mains exam is 190 minutes or 3 hours and 10 minutes. 
    • A penalty of 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the objective test.
    • In the Mains exam now, 145 objective questions will be asked for 200 marks and an additional Descriptive Paper worth 25 marks will be asked, making the total 225 marks.
    • Each section is separately timed which is demanding better time management from the candidates.

    Revised Structure of Mains Exam (Objective and Descriptive)

    Section name No. of
    Questions
    Allotted Time Maximum
    Marks
    Medium of
    Exam

    English Language

    35 

    40 minutes

    40 

    English

    Data Analysis &
    Interpretation

    35 

    45 minutes

    50 

    English &
    Hindi

    Reasoning

    40

    50 minutes

    60 

    English &
    Hindi

    General/ Economy/
    Banking
    Awareness /
    Digital/ Financial
    Awareness
    including RBI
    circulars

    35

    35 minutes

    50

    English &
    Hindi

    Total

    145

    160 minutes

    200

     

    Descriptive
    Paper* (Essay and
    Comprehension)

    2

    30 minutes

    25

    English

  • 1:24 AM IST13 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Live Analysis: Topics asked from General Awareness

    Some of the topics asked:

    EAEU Member - (ADB)
    Full form of SGB
    FREEAT is related to
    PM SAVANidhi Outlay and last date
    AI Chatbots
    Vibrant Village program
    Digitisation Charter
    Padma Award
    Olympic Winter 2026 & Paralympic Winter 2026
    Fintech Note which is released by IMF..etc.

  • 12:54 AM IST13 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Live Analysis: Good Attempts

    Sections No. of Questions Good Attempts Difficulty Level
    Reasoning and Computer Aptitude 45 20-22 Moderate
    English Language 35 16-18 Moderate
    Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 21-23 Moderate to Difficult
    General Awareness 40 13-15 Moderate to Difficult
    Overall  155 70-78 Moderate to Difficult
  • 1:30 PM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Exam Analysis LIVE: Essay & Comprehension asked

    As per the students, 
    Descriptive Essay asked on Biodiversity
    Comprehension asked on AI in India & comparison with Foreign Countries

  • 12:56 PM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Exam Analysis LIVE: Section-Wise Difficulty Level

    Sections No. of Questions Difficulty Level
    Reasoning and Computer Aptitude 45 Moderate
    English Language 35 Moderate
    Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 Moderate to Difficult
    General Awareness 40 Moderate to Difficult
    Overall  155 Moderate to Difficult
  • 12:35 PM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam analysis LIVE OUT

    As per the students, the overall difficulty level of the IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam is moderate to difficult.

  • 12:18 PM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam Shift 1 is over Live

    The IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam Shift 1 is over. Stay tuned for the analysis!

  • 9:32 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    When will the IBPS PO 2025 exam will conclude?

    The IBPS PO 2025 exam will conclude at 12:10 PM. Stay tuned for the analysis!

  • 9:03 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Analysis LIVE: Exam started at 9 am

    The IBPS PO Mains exam started at 9 am and will conclude at 12:10 PM. After the completion of an exam we will provide exam analysis based on the students' responses.

  • 8:25 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Analysis LIVE: Documents & Items to carry at Exam Centre

    Candidates can go through this checklist:

    • Printed IBPS PO Mains Admit Card / Hall Ticket
    • Original & Valid Photo Identity Proof
      • Aadhaar Card / e‑Aadhaar with photograph
      • Passport
      • Voter ID
      • PAN Card
      • Driving Licence
      • Identity card issued by a recognised college/university (with photograph)
    • Photocopy of Photo Identity Proof
    • Passport-sized Photographs
  • 7:56 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains Exam Analysis LIVE: Reporting time

    Candidates are started reaching the examination centre. Reporting time is 8 am.

  • 7:30 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam analysis: Reporting time

    Candidates should reach the examination centre one hour before the actual exam starts. That si candidates should reach at 8 am.

  • 7:07 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam Starting time: LIVE

    The IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam is on Oct 12. It will start at 9 am and will conclude at 12:10 pm. Stay tuend for the detailed exam analysis..

  • 6:35 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Live Updates: Exam Day Guidelines

    • Wearing masks and gloves is mandatory
    • Candidates must have Aarogya Setu App on their mobile phones, and be checked at the entrance gate by the Security Guards
    • Aspirants who do not have a Mobile Phone must bring along a self-attested declaration
    • Aspirants must carry a transparent water bottle along with them and a 50ml bottle of hand sanitizer
    • The rough sheets shall be kept on the candidate’s desk and no extra sheets shall be provided during the exam
    • Aspirants shall have to drop their IBPS PO admit cards, photocopy of Identity Proof, and their worksheets in a box after the completion of the examination
  • 4:56 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam analysis Soon: Live Updates

    The authority will conduct the IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam on October 12 at various centres across the country. Here we will provide the exam analysis based on the students' feedback.

  • 4:05 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    Key Points Related to IBPS PO Mains exam

    • There will be sectional and overall IBPS PO cutoff marks in the mains exam
    • Candidates with a higher score are called for the interview
    • The marks of the mains exam are counted for the final merit list
  • 3:23 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    What are the exam important exam day guidelines?

    Candidates can check guidelines for IBPS PO Main exam 2025:

    • Mobile phones, smart watches, Bluetooth devices, pagers, calculators, electronic gadgets are not allowed
    • Follow all security checks, biometric verification, document verification, and attendance procedures
    • Sit at assigned seat before the exam starts
    • There will be a handwriting sample/signature collection before IBPS PO main exam starts, if required
    • Do not leave exam hall before conclusion of paper
    • Listen to invigilator guidelines
  • 3:06 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    What is the IBPS PO 2025 Mains revised exam pattern?

    Section name No. of
    Questions
    Allotted Time Maximum
    Marks
    Medium of
    Exam

    English Language

    35 

    40 minutes

    40 

    English

    Data Analysis &
    Interpretation

    35 

    45 minutes

    50 

    English &
    Hindi

    Reasoning

    40

    50 minutes

    60 

    English &
    Hindi

    General/ Economy/
    Banking
    Awareness /
    Digital/ Financial
    Awareness
    including RBI
    circulars

    35

    35 minutes

    50

    English &
    Hindi

    Total

    145

    160 minutes

    200

     

    Descriptive
    Paper* (Essay and
    Comprehension)

    2

    30 minutes

    25

    English

  • 2:41 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    What is the reporting time for IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam?

    The IBPS PO Mains exam 2025 will be held in a single shift from 9 am to 12:10 pm. The reporting time is one hour before the exam start that is 8 am.

  • 2:14 AM IST12 Oct 2025

    When is the IBPS PO Mains exam 2025?

    The IBPS PO 2025 Mains exam is on October 12, 2025. Stay tuned for the detailed exam analysis.

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