How to crack IBPS PO in first attempt? Check Tips & Strategies

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Deputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Aug 27, 2020 17:25 IST

To crack IBPS PO 2020 exam in the first attempt, candidates need to practice and prepare well for the exam. Check below few preparation tips and tricks regarding how to crack the exam in first attempt.

To crack IBPS PO 2020 exam in the first attempt, candidates need to practice and prepare well for the exam. Check below a few preparation tips and tricks regarding how to crack the exam in the first attempt.

IBPS PO exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to select eligible candidates to the post of Probationary Officers (PO)/Management Trainees (MTs). The banking sector is a lucrative career option for many graduates. Candidates earn a handsome compensation package, security, perks, benefits, etc. When it comes to choosing a career path in the banking sector, recruitment of PO/MT has been a common choice among many aspirants. Candidates often ask whether it is possible to crack IBPS PO exam in the first attempt. The answer to this is ‘yes’. With diligent study and the proper preparation strategy, candidates will be able to crack the exam in the first attempt. In this article, we have discussed regarding IBPS PO 2020 exam in the first attempt.

How to Crack IBPS PO 2020 in First Attempt?

IBPS PO exam demands rigorous preparation and in the right direction. Successful candidates believe that with the right strategy in place, it is possible to crack the exam in the very first go. The following preparation tips and tricks will help candidates.

Knowledge of exam pattern

Candidates must get acquainted with the structure of the IBPS PO exam such as how many phases it is conducted, the time duration for each phase, subjects, sectional timings, sectional cutoffs, negative markings, etc. This will give a holistic view of the exam. Check IBPS PO exam pattern and syllabus

Effective study plan

Make a customized study plan based on your weakness and strengths. The number of hours to be dedicated to each subject area can vary depending on the candidates’ comfort level in each area. The objective of candidates should be first covering the basics of all areas and then proceed on building speed and accuracy. Candidates must give priority to revision and also analyse the previous years’ question papers. Focus on important topics.

Develop a reading habit

Give at least one hour each day reading newspapers, magazines, etc. It improves English comprehension and builds vocabulary, which comprises a huge portion of the English section. It also helps in the General Awareness section. Reading topics related to Current Affairs, Economy, Business and Banking should be the key focus.

Sectional and full-length mock test practice

The exam tests candidates’ concepts as well as speed and accuracy. So, the regular practice of giving the sectional tests and full-length mock tests after covering the basics of each area will help candidates in preparation. It will also help them in identifying their weak sections and improve them.

Prepare mains along with prelims exam

Along with the prelims exam, candidates should also focus on the mains exam. The window between prelims and mains exam is less, so candidates cannot leave all their mains preparation for that time because it is never going to be enough. Since the basic areas are more or less for both prelims and mains, candidates should try attempting some question types of mains along with prelims preparation.

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Anangsha Patra is MA in Mass Communication & Journalism with more than 10 years of experience in the field of Journalism, Content Writing and Editing. At Shiksha.Com, she works as Deputy Manager-Content for the Sark

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