What to Prepare for IBPS Prelims Exam?

Each section has its value. Each chapter has an individual cut-off. Besides this, there is a
minimum overall score decided by the IBPS after the results are tallied, that you need to
cross to move to the next round. SO You should focus on IBPS Syllabus in detail for prelims
exam
and
major
topics
from
each
subject.
Note Question Paper Structure is same for both exams IBPS PO Preliminary Exam and
IBPS Clerk Preliminary Exam.
IBPS Prelims English Language Syllabus
English Language paper includes 30 questions of
30 marks means one mark for every question. Here examiner tests your Basic English
skills. Who has good command they will score high in banking and other competition
exams? IBPS Bank English Syllabus contains various topics such as Vocabulary, Grammar,
Comprehension, etc. here we put some top most items to be prepared for IBPS 2016
Preliminary Exam. Bank Exam Shortcuts and Equation booklet.

Major Topics to prepare Fill in the Blanks, Comprehension Passage, phrases and idioms,
Spotting Error Questions, Preposition, Para Jumbles, Rearrangement of Sentence
Questions for IBPS, Spelling Mistakes, Noun, Verbs, Direct -Indirect, etc

English Topics for Prelims

Weightage of Qns.

Reading Comprehension

10

Cloze Test

Sentence Correction

Spot the error

Fill in the blanks

Para jumbles

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English Tips for IBPS Prelims Exam

IBPS English Preparation starts from basics. If you have the proper command, you can
quickly complete English section of IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk exam in 15 -20 minutes. Here
you can check some valuable IBPS Prelims preparation tips for English.

Strong Your Basic English Skills for that Read this Excellent Guide on English
Preparation Tips for IBPS Bank Exam.
If you are strong in English, you should first start with it. Here in this section you just
required 18 correct answers to clear the sectional cut-off.
If you are weak in the English section, then you should solve it after the Reasoning
and Quantitative sections.
Based on our analysis, we recommend you to avoid Para jumbles. Instead, attempt
Fill in the blanks, cloze test, and Sentence Correction question. Once you are complete
with them, attempt vocabulary questions from Reading Comprehension. It would be
enough to clear the sectional cut-offs.
You can check some best English Books for IBPS Preliminary Exam here.
For Reading Comprehension Questions You must understand the mean of
passage first then try to answer.
For Cloze Test, if you are confused between two-three options, then only move on to
next question.
For Fill in the Blanks type of issues, the process of elimination is the best method.

For Spot the error /Sentence Correction, speak the sentence in your mind, whichever
sounds perfect is your answer.

Practice with IBPS Prelims model papers for better Idea of the exact test.
IBPS Prelims Reasoning Syllabus
Reasoning Paper contains 35 Questions of 35 marks
out of 100. This paper is design to test your accuracy, calculation, and speed through logical
problems.

And examiner tries to consume your most of the time here so be aware of it. IBPS
Reasoning Syllabus includes various topics and IBPS Prelims preparation tips for
Reasoning Check some most important from them.
Reasoning Tips for IBPS Prelims Exam
Your primary focus should be on accuracy So try to solve easy section first such as
Classification / Odd pair, Series Completion / Analogy, Direction based tests / Direction
Sense Test, Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test and Alphabet test / Dictionary, etc.

Strong Your Basic Reasoning Skills for that Read this Advance Guide on Reasoning
Preparation Tips for ibps 2016.
Dont waste lots of time on a single topic.
Your Score depends on your accuracy with speed. SO try some IBPS Prelims mock
test for reasoning.
Learn Formulas and Shortcut tricks

Also, Check IBPS Prelims Previous Year Papers

Practice more and more with Mock tests.

Recommended RS Aggarwal Reasoning Books for IBPS Preliminary Exam here.

Reasoning Topics for Prelims

Weightage of Qns.

Seating arrangement

3 10

Coding-Decoding

35

Mathematical Inequalities

25

Blood relations

25

Syllogism

25

Arrangement and Pattern

03

Scheduling

05

Direction and Distance

12

Classification/Analogy

02

Series

05

Ordering and ranking

12

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IBPS Prelims Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude paper contains 35
questions of 35 marks. You should have well prepared for formulas, concepts, properties,

shortcuts tricks, etc. to get success in this subject. Check the Complete list of
topics Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus for IBPS Exam here and IBPS Prelims preparation tips
for Quantitative. Check Major Topics from this section in below table.
Aptitude Topics for Prelims

Weightage of Qns.

Data Interpretation

5 10

Data Sufficiency

25

Simplification

25

Mensuration

13

Profit and Loss

13

Time and Work

13

Ratio and Proportion

12

Percentage

12

Number Series for IBPS

05

Quadratic Equations

05

Mixture Problems

12

Quantitative Aptitude Tips for IBPS Prelims Exam

You should Attempt Easy category questions first such as Simplification, Problems
on Ages, Percentage, Average, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, TSD, Ratio &
Proportions, etc.
This section consumes most of your time if you are not familiar with shortcut tricks.
Practice more and more with IBPS Preliminary Mock tests.

If you do not feel good with this subject, take it at last.

Check Previous IBPS Prelims Question Papers for a better idea.

Recommended Arihant Quantitative Aptitude books for IBPS Exam

How Much Time to Allocate in Each Section?

Time Management for each section Timing is the crucial part in IBPS Exam 100 questions
in 60 minutes, not an easy task. You should well prepare for it. Here in this below chart, I
divide your total exam time according to the subjects. You must read this Excellent Time
Management for IBPS Bank Exam for saving your time in the exam.
Sections

Total Time Spend in Each Section

English Language

15 Min.

Reasoning Ability

20 Min.

Quantitative Aptitude

25 Min.

Duration

01 hour

What to Do in Last Week for Improving Score?

? Hope this Complete Guide on Preliminary
Preparation helps you a lot to better understand the IBPS Prelims exam structure. Now
finally we turn towards the Last time Tips to Crack IBPS Prelims Exam.

1.

Remember about Negative Marking, So do not try to guess technique. You will be
charged for every wrong answer from 0.25 marks. Check Complete Negative Marking
Guideline in IBPS Exam.
2.
Always Make Small Notes for important topics, formulas, tricks, points, etc. for last
time preparation.

3.
4.

Recheck Last Year IBPS Solved Question papers for Preliminary exam
During the last one week, you should focus only on the practice sessions. Practice
the 1 hour IBPS PO VI Prelim Mock Test, which will help you to improve speed and
accuracy.
5.
Dont take too much stress for left topics instead strong your skill topics and do much
better in it.
6.
Final Tip Take Healthy Diet and Sleep well. Best of Luck. You can also suggest me
other useful tips in below comment section. And also share your preparation experiences
with me.
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What type of Question Asked in IBPS Prelims Exam?

Choose the word or group of words which is most nearly the same in meaning.
Q Repeat
Ans Perform, Enhance, Achieve, Replicate.
Q Prevent
Ans Disturb, DEBAR, Discontinue, Defect, Accept.

Each Sentence here contains a Word/Phrase. Choose the word nearest in

meaning.
Q The poor man stood abashed at the display of riches
Ans Embarrassed, humiliated, surprised, elevated, none of these.
Q- He never recovered from the loss of his wife
Ans Got by, Got over, Got aside, Got rid, none of these.
Q- He felt incensed at the way he was treated
Ans Hurt, tortured, insulted, angry, none of these.

Q If in Each Number, the second and third digits are interchanged and the newly
formed number is arranged in the ascending order, which number will be the second?
Ans 153, 364, 279, 536, 298.
Q- Which of the following fifth to the right of the right of the thirteenth from the right end?
Ans @, A, D, #, None.

What value should come in place of?

Q (6528 48) x (1562 142) =?
Ans 1264,1496, 1612,1684,1728.
Q 36 0.3 0.8 =?
Ans 18,72,36,144, 150.
Q ? % of 578 = 225.42
Ans 33,37,39,43,49.

What will be the Compound Interest on Rs 21250 after three years at 20% of
interest per annum?
Ans 12750,15470, 13250,16230,14710.
What are the best books for Prelims Exam Preparation
IBPS Preliminary Study material is necessary for right direction preparation. Books are the
primary source for any type banking or other competition exams. It provides you latest
Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Plan, Analysis, Cut off marks, expected top most topics for the

current year, IBPS Shortcut Formulas to Save Time in IBPS Exam and Strategy for How to
Pass
Prelims
in
First
Attempt?
Etc.
Here I bring you some of the Top performing IBPS Preliminary exam books.
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things about How to Clear Prelims in the first Attempt?
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