How to Score 25+ in Reasoning for SBI PO 2025?

The Reasoning section in the SBI PO exam is one of the most scoring areas if prepared well. With the right strategy and guidance, smart question selection, and regular practice, you can easily score 25+ marks in this section. In this blog, we will guide you with topic-wise tips and a complete plan to help you reach your target of getting that one seat in the SBI PO 2025 exam.

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Is It Possible to Score 25+ Marks in the Reasoning Section of SBI PO?

Yes, absolutely! Many toppers regularly score 25+ in the reasoning section by following a clear approach. With consistent practice and the right methods, scoring 25 or more is completely achievable, even for average students. The key is to:

• Understand the question types
  
• Practice high-weightage topics daily
  
• Improve accuracy
  
• Attempt the right set of questions during the exam

SBI PO Reasoning Section: Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Prelims (Reasoning Ability)

• 30 Questions | 30 Marks | 20 Minutes
  
• Topics: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Inequality, Blood Relation, Direction, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Series
  

Topic-Wise Strategy to Prepare for SBI PO Reasoning

1. Puzzles and Seating Arrangement

• High weightage topic in both Prelims and Mains
  
• Practice linear, circular, floor-based, and box puzzles
  
• Start with 2 sets a day and increase gradually
  
• Focus on drawing neat diagrams
  

2. Inequality

• Very easy and scoring
  
• Learn basic rules (> < ≥ ≤ =) and practice coded types
  
• Aim to solve within 1–2 minutes
  

3. Syllogism

• Practice using Venn diagrams and new patterns like “Only few”, “Either or”, etc.
  
• Focus on understanding logic, not guessing
  

4. Coding-Decoding

• Learn letter shifting and logic-based codes
  
• Practice old and new pattern questions
  

5. Direction and Distance

• Always draw directions (N, S, E, W)
  
• Practice short sets to improve accuracy
  

6. Blood Relations

• Use the family tree method to solve coded and direct relations
  
• Practice small sets daily
  

7. Alphanumeric Series

• Identify patterns in letters, numbers, and symbols
  
• Practice both letter-based and number-based questions

Strategy to Score 25+ Marks in the Reasoning Section of SBI PO 2025

Follow this  general and simple  strategy to push your score above 25:

Start with High Accuracy Topics
Begin your exam with easy topics like inequalities, blood relations, and directions. These take less time and boost your confidence early on.

Don’t Stick to One Puzzle Too Long
If a puzzle looks too time-consuming or confusing, skip it and return later if time allows. Smart skipping is key to scoring high.

Daily Puzzle Practice
To master puzzles, solve at least 2 puzzles every day. Start with Prelims-level and gradually move to Mains-level questions.

Use Diagrams and Shortcuts
Visual methods like charts, family trees, and directional arrows help reduce errors in reasoning questions.

Attempt Mock Tests with Sectional Timers
Practice full-length and sectional mocks under real exam conditions. This helps build speed and time management skills.

Analyze Mistakes After Every Test
After every mock or practice set, spend time reviewing your wrong answers. Understand where you went wrong and why.

Mix Easy and Tough Practice
Don’t only solve tough questions. Keep revising basic topics regularly so you don’t lose marks in easy ones.

Revise Trickier Topics Weekly
Dedicate a day each week to revise tricky topics like input-output, advanced puzzles, and critical reasoning.

Go through the Previous year’s paper

It’s important to go through the previous year’s papers to know what type of questions are coming every year. You will get to know the type of questions and topic-wise weightage. It will help you to score well in in reasoning section, but as a whole in the SBI PO 2025 exam. 

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