How to Prepare for IBPS PO Exam 2025 in the Next 40 Days?

You have about 40 days left for the IBPS PO Prelims 2025. That’s not a lot of time. But if you stay calm and follow a smart strategy, it’s more than enough. In this blog, we’ll want to share a simple 40-day plan and tips based on the new IBPS PO 2025 exam pattern. If you’re serious about clearing this exam, go through the plan below, think carefully, and apply it to your daily study routine. Read on to know your daily roadmap to clear the Prelims exam and stay ready for the Mains exam.

First, Understand the IBPS PO 2025 Exam Pattern

Before making any plan, you need to know the pattern of what you’re preparing for.

IBPS PO 2025 has 4 Stages:

1. Prelims (Objective Test)
2. Mains (Objective + Descriptive Test)
3. Psychometric Test
4. Interview

Right now, our main focus is the Prelims, which is scheduled in August 2025.

IBPS PO Prelims 2025 Pattern (Revised)

Let’s check out how many questions you’ll have to face in the Prelims exam:

• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Sections:
  • English Language – 30 questions (30 marks, 20 minutes)
  • Quantitative Aptitude – 35 questions (30 marks, 20 minutes)
  • Reasoning Ability – 35 questions (40 marks, 20 minutes)

Important: Each section has its own time. You cannot switch between them.
You need to clear each section and also meet the overall cut-off.

What You Can Do in These 40 Days

I don’t want you to study randomly. Let’s divide these 40 days into 3 phases:

Phase 1: Build Your Base (Day 1–15)

This is the most important phase.
Many students jump into mock tests without knowing the basics — and they get discouraged.
So, in these 15 days, focus on:

• Understanding each topic
• Clearing basic concepts
• Learning formulas and grammar rules
• Solving beginner-level questions

Your Target:

• Finish the Prelims syllabus once
• Don’t worry about speed, focus on accuracy
• Study 2–3 hours daily if you’re a beginner; 4–5 hours if you’ve already started earlier

Phase 2: Practice + Mocks (Day 16–30)

Now that you know the basics, it’s time to speed up.

In this phase, your focus should be on:

• Sectional Tests
• Full-length Mocks (at least 1 mock every 2 days)
• Analysis of mistakes
• Time management

Your Target:

• Start tracking your score
• Improve weak areas
• Solve 3–4 mini mocks every week

Remember: Every mock test you take must be followed by at least 1 hour of analysis. Don’t just give the test, learn from it.

Phase 3: Final Push + Revision (Day 31–40)

This is the final stage before the exam. Don’t learn anything new now. Focus on revision and mental readiness.

• Revise short notes
• Give 5–6 full mocks in 10 days
• Stay calm
• Sleep well

In this phase, don’t panic. Many students overthink and mess up. You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do what you already know well.

Section-wise Strategy

You also need to know from early on how to prepare each section of the exam. Here’s what you need to do to go ahead:

1. English Language

This section is often ignored, but it’s very scoring.

Common Topics:

• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Error Detection
• Fill in the blanks
• Para Jumbles

Tips:

• Read one editorial daily
• Practice 5 questions of each topic daily
• Focus on grammar rules and vocabulary

2. Quantitative Aptitude

This can feel tough, but with practice, it becomes your strength.

Common Topics:

• Simplification
• Number Series
• DI (Data Interpretation)
• Percentage, Profit & Loss, SI-CI
• Time, Work & Distance
  

Tips:

• Learn tricks for faster calculation
• Revise all formulas regularly
• Focus more on DI and Arithmetic

3. Reasoning Ability

This section is all about practice and pattern recognition.

Common Topics:

• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
• Syllogism
• Inequality
• Blood Relation
• Direction Sense
• Coding-Decoding

Tips:

• Solve 2–3 puzzles daily
• Don’t get stuck on one puzzle in the exam
• Practice previous years’ questions

Descriptive & Mains?

Yes, you should also prepare for Mains and Descriptive, but not right now. Focus on Prelims for the next 40 days. Once Prelims are over, we’ll discuss the Mains strategy in detail

40-Day IBPS PO 2025 Smart Study Plan

Below is a 40-day IBPS PO 2025 Study Plan with a clear focus on Prelims preparation (since that’s the immediate goal), while also giving light attention to Mains topics (especially General Awareness and Descriptive English). It also includes Mock Test slots placed at the right intervals.

Weekly Structure Overview:

• Monday–Saturday: Concept + Practice
• Sunday: Full Mock Test + Analysis
• Daily GA Slot (15–20 min): For Mains prep
• Descriptive Practice: Once every 5 days

Day	Quantitative Aptitude	Reasoning Ability	English Language	Mains GA/Descriptive	Mock Test/Revision
1	Simplification + %	Puzzles Basics	Cloze Test	GA: Current Affairs
2	SI-CI + Ratio	Inequality	RC Basics
3	Time & Work	Syllogisms	Spot the Error
4	Number System	Direction Sense	Para Jumbles	GA: Financial News
5	Quadratic Equations	Alphanumeric Series	Fill in the Blanks	Descriptive (Essay 1)
6	Percentage Practice	Blood Relation	RC Practice
7	Full Prelims Mock 1			Analyze + GA Notes	Mock Test + Review
8	Time & Distance	Coding-Decoding	Grammar Rules	GA: Static GK
9	DI Set 1	Puzzle (Moderate)	RC + Vocab
10	Data Sufficiency	Seating Arrangement	Word Swap
11	Average + Mixture	Input-Output	Error Detection	GA: Weekly Revision
12	Mensuration	Series (Numbers)	Para Completion	Descriptive (Letter)
13	Profit & Loss	Ranking/Ordering	Grammar Quiz
14	Full Prelims Mock 2			Analyze + GA Notes	Mock + Review
15	Compound Interest	Puzzle (Advanced)	Vocabulary Drill
16	DI Set 2	Logical Reasoning	RC Practice	GA: RBI News
17	Speed, Time & Distance	Syllogisms	One-word Substitution
18	Simplification Mixed	Puzzle + Series	Fillers
19	Revision: QA Week 1–3	Reasoning Mix	RC Mock Test	Descriptive (Essay 2)
20	Full Prelims Mock 3			Analyze + GA Notes	Mock + Review
21	Data Interpretation	Input-Output	Error Spotting
22	Pie Chart + Caselet DI	Puzzle Practice	Grammar Drills	GA: Awards & Sports
23	Permutation & Combo	Coding-Decoding	RC Vocabulary
24	Probability Basics	Seating Puzzle	Para Jumble Drill
25	Number Series Mixed	Mixed Reasoning	Grammar Test	Descriptive (Essay 3)
26	QA Mock Test	Reasoning Mini Mock	English Mini Test	GA: Banking Awareness
27	Full Prelims Mock 4			Analyze + GA Notes	Mock + Review
28	Arithmetic Practice	Puzzle & Direction	Word Swap
29	Revision: All Topics	All Topics Mix	All Topics Mix
30	Full Prelims Mock 5			Analyze + Revise	Mock + Review
31	Revision + GA Notes	Puzzle + Input	Reading + Cloze	Descriptive (Letter)
32	QA Speed Drills	Seating + Logic	Vocab + Fillers	GA: Monthly Review
33	DI Revision	Reasoning Revision	Grammar + RC
34	Full Prelims Mock 6			Analyze + Relax	Mock + Review
35	Revision: Weak Areas	Revision: Weak Areas	English RC Drill	Descriptive (Essay 4)
36	Mock Drill (All Sections)	Reasoning Drills	Vocab Quiz
37	Full Prelims Mock 7			Analyze + Final Touch	Mock + Review
38	GA + Static Capsule	Puzzle Review	RC + Grammar
39	Last Revision: All	Last Revision: All	Last Revision	Descriptive (Essay 5)
40	Final Mock + Chill			Final Words & Notes	Mock + Final Prep

Notes:

• Mock Tests: Scheduled every 6–7 days to track progress
• Descriptive English: Practiced once every 5 days (Essay + Letter)
• General Awareness (GA): Light daily slot (15–20 minutes)
• Revision Days: Added before every mock and in the last week
• Mains Topics: Included gradually (without affecting Prelims focus)

Final Thoughts

This exam is not just about knowledge. It’s about planning, discipline, and daily effort. Don’t compare yourself with toppers. Don’t try to study everything. Stick to a plan. Be regular. Stay positive. And most importantly, don’t quit. Start your 40-day journey today with a free mock test.

Also Read

IBPS PO Syllabus	IBPS PO Salary
IBPS PO Previous Year Question Paper	IBPS PO Cut Off

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