How to Prepare for the IBPS Exam: Study Tips

If you are preparing for IBPS Exam it requires structured and disciplined approach, because it is highly competitive exam for positions in public sector banks in India. It contains two stages the Preliminary Exam and the Main Exam. Here we will provide tips for the preparation of IBPS exam.

Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Preliminary Exam Pattern

English Language: 30 questions, 30 marks

Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks

Reasoning Ability: 35 questions, 35 marks

Total: 100 questions, 1-hour duration

Main Exam Pattern

Reasoning and Computer Aptitude

English Language

Quantitative Aptitude

General Awareness

Financial Awareness

Descriptive Test-English Language, Letter Writing & Essay

Total: 155-190 questions depends on the position

Syllabus

Data Interpretation

Logical Reasoning

Comprehension

Current Affairs

Create a Study Plan

Allocate your time in between subjects and weak areas.

Divide syllabus into small manageable options and set daily, weekly, and monthly goals.

You should allocate last month of preparation for revision and mock tests.

Focus on Key Sections

Reasoning Ability

You should practice logical reasoning, puzzles, seating arrangement, syllogisms, blood relations, and direction sense. These topics are time consuming, so practice them more.

Quantitative Aptitude

You should focus on topics such as arithmetic, number series, data interpretation, and simplication. You can choose shortcuts and tricks to improve speed.

English Language

You have to improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence correction. The reading newspapers improve your English skills.

General Awareness/Current Affairs

You should be updated with banking, finance, national, and international news. You can read financial newspapers and magazines.

Computer Knowledge

You should have basic knowledge of computer such as MS Office, operating systems, networking, and security is important.

Practice with Mock Tests and Previous Papers

Mock Tests  

You should practice mock tests to improve time management and identify weak areas.

Analyze Mistakes

After giving mock tests, review your mistakes and work on improving them.

Previous Year Papers

You can check previous year IBPS exam papers to understand the trend of questions and difficulty level.

Focus on Speed and Accuracy

The IBPS exam does not have time boundations, so practice answering questions quickly while maintaining accuracy. You can use shortcuts and techniques to speed up locations. You should not waste too much time on difficult questions. You should do easier questions first and solve tougher one later.

Stay Updated with Current Affairs and Banking Awareness

Current Affairs

You should be updated with banking, finance, and national/international events.

Banking Awareness

You should focus on terms of banking, latest RBI guidelines, government policies, and financial schemes.

Revision and Time Management

You should revise important formulas, shortcuts, and concepts weekly.

You should allocate time to each subject every day.

Stay Calm and Healthy

Mental Health

The preparation of competitive exams can be complex, so you should take break on regular interval of time. Meditation can refresh your mind.

Physical Health

You should nutritious food and get adequate sleep. A healthy mind lives in healthy body.

Use Quality Study Materials

Books for IBPS Exam

Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal.

Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Agarwal

English: Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi

General Awareness: Monthly current affair magazines such Bankers’ Adda or Competition Success Review

Online Resources: You can visit websites such as Adda 24*7, GradeUp, and Testbook provide online courses, mock tests, and quizzes.

Consistency and Patience

You should stay consistent and not lose focus.

You should believe in process, and don’t get discouraged by failures.

Stay Motivated

You should stay motivated by setting small achievable goals. And celebrate each achievement.

You should surround yourself with positive influences, through family, friends, or online study groups.

Conclusion    

The consistent practice, strategic planning, and time management is key to success in IBPS exam. You should focuses on each subject, take mock tests regularly, and stay updated on current affairs. By making right strategy you can increase chances of success.