With just a few days left for IBPS Clerk 2020 mains exam, here are a few last-minute preparation tips for the exam that will boost your confidence and strategise your performance.
- IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Exam Pattern
- IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Syllabus
- Subject-wise IBPS Clerk 2020 Last Minute Preparation Tips
- IBPS Clerk 2020 Last Minute Preparation Tips: General Tips and Tricks
IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Exam Pattern
IBPS Clerk mains exam pattern is divided into four sections: General/ Financial Awareness, General English, Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude and Quantitative Aptitude. The total duration of the test is 160 minutes with sectional timings. The test will have a total of 190 questions and the total marks are 200. The structure of the exam pattern is given below.
| Sections | No of questions | Maximum marks | Sectional timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| General/Financial Awareness |
50 |
50 |
35 minutes |
| General English |
40 |
40 |
35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
50 |
60 |
45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
45 minutes |
| Total |
190 |
200 |
160 minutes |
IBPS Clerk 2020 Mains Syllabus
IBPS Clerk mains syllabus is given below section-wise.
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
Seating Arrangement, Coding and Decoding, Syllogism, Direction Sense, MS Office, Internet, Computer Software, Internet, Networking, etc. |
| English Language |
Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting, Phrase Replacement, Fill in the Blanks, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks, Para Jumbles, etc. |
| General/ Financial Awareness |
Current Affairs, Monetary Plans, Indian Financial System, Indian Banking System, Banking Terms, etc |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Data Interpretation, Series, Simplification, etc. |
Check here IBPS Clerk 2020 Syllabus
Subject-wise IBPS Clerk 2020 Last Minute Preparation Tips
English Language
- This requires a good hold on the vocabulary and grammar rules
- Pick questions where you have a good hold and are less time-taking
- It is advisable to attempt topics such as Cloze Test, Fillers, Spotting Errors, Vocabulary based questions from RC at first
- Avoid guess work as there is negative marking
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
- This section is highly scoring. Therefore, prepare this section well.
- Attempt questions from Syllogism, Coding-Decoding, Number/Alphanumeric Series as they are time-consuming
- Do not attempt Puzzle and Seating Arrangement question first as they are bit time-consuming and confusing
Quantitative Aptitude
- Try to attempt the topics that are less time consuming such as Approximation, Number Series, Data Interpretation
- Do not take time in cracking the pattern of number series. If you cannot solve the pattern then move on to the next question
- After completing the above-mentioned topics, move on to the arithmetic questions
- Use short tricks while attempting the questions. Leave tricky and complex questions to attempt at last.
General Awareness
- Revise current affairs, banking, static and financial news of last five to six months
- Do not miss out the details of any big event held recently
- Revise the latest government policies and schemes
- Go through the RBI policies and schemes
IBPS Clerk 2020 Last Minute Preparation Tips: General Tips and Tricks
- Do not waste time on a single question. If you are not able to solve it then switch to another question
- Solve mock tests within the time limit to get rid of exam anxiety
- Do not make a wild guess as there is negative marking for wrong answers. 0.25 marks will be deducted as a penalty
- Solve the questions with complete accuracy to clear IBPS Clerk cutoff
- Do not forget to take the printed copy of IBPS Clerk admit card along with one original photo-identity proof
- Do not stress yourself as it might affect your performance. Stay calm and relaxed before the exam
- Believe in your preparation and give your best in the exam
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