IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025 (Available): Section-Wise Question Papers Difficulty Level
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Clerk Exam 2025 ( IBPS Clerk )
Exam On - 29 Nov '25
IBPS Clerk prelims exam analysis is available now. IBPS Clerk prelims exam analysis help candidates to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level of the exam. Read below for more details on IBPS Clerk paper analysis.
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is conducting the IBPS Clerk prelims exam. The exam analysis is provided on this page for different shifts. IBPS Clerk prelims exam analysis help candidates to know the section-wise and overall difficulty level of the exam. Besides, the exam analysis also comprises the expected cut off and number of good attempts.
According to exam pattern, the prelims exam comprises three sections and the total marks allotted to the test are 100. Based on the prelims exam of IBPS Clerk, candidates are selected for the mains exam. Scroll down to check IBPS Clerk prelims exam analysis.
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Oct 5
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Oct 4
- IBPS Clerk Shift Timings 2025
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Day Guidelines
- IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
- Previous Years’ IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis
- IBPS Clerk Last Year Prelims Cut off Marks
IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Oct 5
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| English Language | Easy to Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Easy to Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | Easy to Moderate |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Shift 1 Exam Analysis 2025 Oct 4
The overall difficulty level of the Shift 1 exam was moderate. The section-wise exam analysis is given below.
| Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| English Language | Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Moderate |
| Reasoning Ability | Moderate |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Student Reaction Shift 1
Shiksha visited one of the IBPS Clerk prelims exam centres in Noida, check below the feedback shared by students.
Saransh Sinha said, "In Maths questions were asked from DI, Simplification, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion. The Reasoning was tough and questions were asked from Blood Relation, Seating Arrangement, Decoding, etc. The English was easy and questions were asked from Reading Comprehension, Spotting Error, etc."
Harshit said, "In Maths, maximum number of questions were askedf from the find the value of X, ratio. In Reasoning, mainly questions were asked from Sequence. Reasoning questions were lengthy."
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IBPS Clerk Shift Timings 2025
IBPS Clerk prelims exam is conducted in four shifts. The IBPS Clerk shift timings are given below.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Handwriting Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
08.00 AM |
08.55 to 09.00 AM |
| 2 |
10.30 AM |
11.25 to 11.30 AM |
| 3 |
01.30 PM |
02.25 to 02.30 PM |
| 4 |
04.00 PM |
04.55 to 05.00 PM |
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Day Guidelines
The prelims exam day guidelines are given below.
- Bring the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo ID proof
- Use of calculators, books, notebooks, cellphones, or any electronic device is not allowed inside the exam hall
- Bring a ballpoint pen
- Late comers will not be allowed to take the test
- Electronic items are not allowed inside the exam centre
IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
IBPS Clerk prelims exam pattern is given below.
| Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Time Duration (In Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language |
30 |
30 |
20 |
| Numerical Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 |
| Reasoning Ability |
35 |
35 |
20 |
| Total |
100 |
100 |
60 Minutes |
Previous Years’ IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Analysis
To know about the difficulty level of the exam, candidates can refer to the prelims exam analysis given below.
| Sections | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| English Language |
Easy |
| Reasoning Ability |
Moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
Moderate |
IBPS Clerk Last Year Prelims Cut off Marks
Candidates can check below the last year IBPS Clerk prelims cut off marks.
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Cut Off 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| States/ UT | General | EWS/SC/OBC/ST |
| Andhra Pradesh |
77.5 |
|
| Arunachal Pradesh |
71 |
|
| Assam |
83.75 |
OBC- 82.25 |
| Bihar |
79.5 |
OBC- 79.5 |
| Chhattisgarh |
77 |
OBC-77 |
| Chandigarh |
81.50 |
|
| Delhi |
80.75 |
SC-75.25 |
| Gujarat |
77.25 |
ST- 67.75 |
| Goa |
|
OBC- 68 |
| Himachal Pradesh |
|
ST- 83 |
| Haryana |
83 |
|
| J & K |
86.25 |
|
| Jharkhand |
83.5 |
|
| Kerala |
|
OBC- 81 |
| Madhya Pradesh |
73 |
SC- 74.5 |
| Maharashtra |
73 |
ST- 69.50 |
| Manipur |
|
OBC-70.25 |
| Meghalaya |
|
ST- 73.50 |
| Odisha |
86.75 |
|
| Punjab |
81.25 |
SC- 70 |
| Rajasthan |
83.25 |
EWS- 83.25 |
| Karnataka |
64.75 |
|
| Telangana |
68.25 |
|
| Uttar Pradesh |
79 |
OBC- 79 |
| Uttarakhand |
|
|
| West Bengal |
87.75 |
SC- 80.25 |
| Tamil Nadu |
|
OBC- 63.25 |
| Tripura |
80.25 |
ST- 71 |
| Sikkim |
41 |
|
| Lakshadweep |
|
|
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
IBPS Clerk application form correction window was released on September 2. The last date to correct the details in the application form is September 3. Candidates are allowed to correct and re-submit the modified/ corrected application only once
during the 'Edit Window to Modify/ Correct Application
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The overview of IBPS Clerk previous years' vacancies are given below.
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2025: 10277
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2024: 11826
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2023: 4,545
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2022: 6,035
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2021: 7,855
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2020: 2,557
- IBPS Clerk Vacancy 2019: 12,075
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
IBPS Clerk 2025 prelims admit card was released on September 24, 2025. The Mains admit card will be released in November. Candidates can download their admit cards online only by logging with the required credentials.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
IBPS Clerk syllabus remains the same every year. Any changes in the syllabus is informed by the examination authority. IBPS Clerk prelims syllabus comprises topics from English, Quant and Reasoning. IBPS Clerk Mains syllabus comprises topics from English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, G
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
IBPS Clerk syllabus PDF comprises the important topics for the prelims and Mains exams in PDF form. The syllabus PDF can be downloaded for free only by registering on Shiksha. Candidates can download the IBPS Clerk exam syllabus PDF and start practising for the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7