How to Score 25+ marks in IBPS PO 2025 Quant Section?

The IBPS PO revised exam dates are out, and this year, the prelims exam and mains exam pattern have changed. Candidates appearing for this exam must check the revised exam pattern and prepare accordingly. The IBPS PO Prelims exam is scheduled for 17th, 23rd, and 24th August 2025. The mains exam is scheduled for 12th October 2025. As there is only 1.5 months left for the Prelims exam, it is important to kick-start your IBPS PO Prelims exam preparation now. According to the revised exam pattern, the Quant section in the Prelims exam consists of 35 questions of 30 marks. This blog provides a detailed guide on how to score 25+ marks in IBPS PO 2025 Quant Section?

Is it Possible to score 25+ marks out of 30 in the Quant Section of the IBPS PO Prelims exam?

Yes, it is possible through dedicated efforts and Practice of important topics. Follow a practical strategy to score well in the quant section. The best way to score 25+ marks in Quant is to

• Check the new exam pattern of IBPS PO 2025: The revised exam pattern contains major changes in the Reasoning and Quant sections of Prelims and Reasoning, GA, and Data Analysis and Interpretation sections of the Mains exam. 5 marks from the Quant section have been shifted to the reasoning section. Experts suggest that there might be a slight change in the difficulty level of the question.
• Follow a daily schedule that keeps you motivated for the exam. Set weekly targets and strive to achieve these in a given period, and take mock tests every week to track your progress.
• Know the important topics’ weightage in the Quant section: Know which important topics are based on their weightage in the exam.
• Attempt topic tests to know the types of questions asked in the exam on particular topics.
• Solve Previous Year questions in a time-bound condition.
• Attempt Sectional Tests to handle the actual exam time pressure: Sectional tests are based on the latest exam pattern, and they are built to give you an actual exam-like experience to boost your confidence during the exam.
• In the last 15 days, revise and Attempt Mock tests: In the last few days left for the exam, focus on revising the concepts and formulas learned and learn the solutions of questions asked in mock tests.

Topic-wise Tips to Score 25+ in Quant Section of IBPS PO Prelims Exam

Below, we are providing weightage of important topics based on previous year trends, and tips to solve these topics effectively and score 25+ marks in the Prelims exam. Topic-wise tips are provided to boost the score in high-priority topics that are tested frequently and are relatively easy to solve with high accuracy. Based on previous years’ question patterns, the following topics are important for the Quantitative Aptitude section:

Speed Management in Data Interpretation

The Data Interpretation topic is one of the most asked topics in the IBPS PO exam. There are different types of DI sets, like Pie graph, line graph, bar graph, mixed DI sets, and caselet DI. 10 to 15 questions consisting of two DI sets are usually asked in the exam. You should solve it within 5 to 6 minutes. And to achieve this speed, you need to practice daily.

Weightage: 10 to 15 questions

Tip: Practice DI sets with time limits. Identify the key information and break down the problem. Focus on calculations, percentages & ratios.

Attempt Simplification and Approximation Accurately

In Simplification and Approximation, there will be complex problems that you need to simplify using simple calculation tricks. It includes surds and indices, fractions, decimals, etc. Learn the multiplication table till 30, and squares till 30, and the cubes till 20 to calculate easily. Regular practice of these types of questions is important for improving your speed in solving these questions.

Weightage: 5 to 7 questions

Tip: Use BODMAS and estimation. Improve calculation speed using Vedic maths.

Practice Number Series Questions of Different Types

The number series questions are mostly of three types: missing series, wrong number series, and pattern series. These types of questions can be solved using basic mathematical operations. You need to identify the pattern of the series, and then only you will be able to arrive at the correct answer. Practice is important for building accuracy.

Weightage: 5 to 6 questions

Tip: Practice missing and wrong number series daily.

Learn Arithmetic Word Problems Solving Techniques

The arithmetic word problems contain questions from different topics like discount, partnership, percentage, ratio, profit and loss, etc. To solve such questions, identify the key information given in the question. Learn basic formulas to solve these questions. Maintain a formula sheet and revise regularly.

Weightage: 10 to 12 questions

Tip: Master percentage, ratio, and average concepts and solve mixed practice sets.

Solve questions from Quadratic Equation topic

Different question types can be asked about the quadratic equation topic, like finding roots from the given equation, finding a constant in the given equation, breaking down the expressions given, forming a quadratic equation from given roots, etc. Learn how to solve these types of questions through topic tests.

Weightage: 4 to 5 questions

Tip: Learn standard forms and practice factorization techniques.

Measurement and Geometry Problems Solution Practice

To solve mensuration and geometry problems, focus on learning formulas, understanding the information given, drawing diagrams, and breaking down the information given in a simple format. Learn about area and perimeter, volume, angle relationships, congruent shapes principles, and Pythagoras’ theorem. Use online resources to learn the basics and practice a different set of questions.

Weightage: 1 to 3 questions

Tip: Focuses on area, volume, and basic geometric shapes.

Permutation and Combination Questions Practice

To solve Permutation and Combination problems, focus on analysing the question first whether it is a question of selection or arrangement. Then, chose correct formula to be applied to solve the question.

• Permutation: nPr = n! / (n-r)! (where ‘!’ denotes factorial) 
• Combination: nCr = n! / (r! * (n-r)!) 

Weightage: 1 to 2 questions

Tip: Covers basic selection and arrangement problems or probability calculations.

Note: The weightage of topics provided here may vary slightly in the actual exam, as this weightage is according to the previous year papers, and now the pattern has been changed in IBPS PO 2025.

How to Score 25+ marks in the Quant section of IBPS PO Prelims Exam?

To score well in the Quant section of the IBPS PO exam, focus on the step-by-step guide provided below:

1. Know Revised Exam Pattern of IBPS PO 2025

The IBPS PO Prelims exam consists of 3 sections, such as: English Language (30 questions of 30 marks). Reasoning Section (35 questions of 40 marks), Quantitative Aptitude Section (35 questions of 30 marks). You will have 20 minutes for each section, and sectional cut-offs apply. The medium of the exam will be English and Hindi (except the English section). The difficulty level of the Prelims exam will be moderate as per the previous year trends. There will be a negative marking of 1/4th of the marks allotted to the particular question for each wrong answer.

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025:

2. Follow the Daily Schedule to Cover Important Concepts

A daily schedule keeps you motivated for the exam and helps in maintaining consistency in preparation. You should study daily for 6 to 8 hours now to complete important topics. A sample schedule that you can follow for the Quant section is provided below.

Monday to Friday:

Saturday–Sunday (Mock & Analysis Days):

• 9:00–11:00 AM: Full Quant sectional mock (35 Qs, time-limited)
• 11:00 AM–1:00 PM: Deep error analysis + strategy tweak
• 2:00–3:00 PM: Revision of formulas & shortcuts
• 3:00–4:00 PM: Solve 2–3 descriptive quant problems (for mains-level thinking)

3. Set Weekly Targets and Track Your Progress

Set weekly targets for tracking your progress every week. This way, you will recognize your weakest and strongest topics in the quant section and what you need to work on.

• Set some time in each week for revision of topics learnt in the weekdays, and know which topic you are getting stuck.
• Include 2 to 3 topic tests and 2 to 3 mini mocks in your weekly study target.
• Also include 3 to 4 20-minute weekly sectional tests in your schedule.
• Maintain your progress for the following week and again set other targets for next week.
• Try to achieve these small goals that will ensure you complete learning and practicing different types of questions from each topic.

4. Practice Time Management

Time management is a crucial factor that decides your selection. How you manage time during your exam depends on your understanding of the topics. First, pick and solve questions with which you are familiar. Then, check other questions that can be easily solved. Avoid making silly mistakes in calculations and practice eliminating wrong options.

Time management tip: Practice solving 35 questions from different topics within 20 minutes. You can solve previous years’ papers with a timer set beside you, or you can attempt a sectional test to know how many questions you can attempt.

4. Attempt Topic Tests and Know Types of Questions

Attempt Topic Tests of Important topics such that each topic test contains questions from 1 topic only. Solve 10 to 15 questions from such topics that are frequently asked in the exam. Topic tests help you know the type of questions and level of questions asked in the exam. Know which topic you are weak in and focus on improving your accuracy in these topics. Once you start getting accurate answers, focus on improving your speed in solving those questions.

IBPS PO Quant Prelims and Mains Topic-Tests Link

5. Solve Previous Year Questions with Timer

Previous Year Questions are an important tool for the IBPS PO exam. These papers help you get the real exam experience if solved using the timers. Referring to the PYPs gives you the insight into the exam level and topics from which questions are mostly asked. Below we have provided a downloading link for the IBPS PO Quant previous year paper.

6. Attempt Sectional Tests to get Exam like Experience

After you have learned basic concepts of each topic, now it’s time to take sectional tests, as you need to know your overall quant score. There will be 35 questions in Quant, which will be of 30 marks in the exam to be solved in 20 minutes. These questions may be structured such that some are of 1 mark and some are of 0.5 mark. So, you need to be ready to attempt all types of questions in sectional tests from each topic.

IBPS PO Quant Preparation Resources

We have provided a link to the available preparation resources for complete preparation of the Quantitative Aptitude section of the IBPS PO Prelims and Mains exam.

In the Last 15 days, Revise and Practice through Mock Tests

In the last 15 days, focus on revision of important concepts from each topic because this year, as the exam pattern has changed, it is possible that the topic-wise weightage may also vary. So, you should know how to solve each type of question within the time limit. Make a note of important formulas and shortcut tricks. Remember that instead of learning anything new at this time, shift your focus towards attempting the questions asked in mock tests with speed and accuracy. Don’t worry if you get fewer marks in mock tests, just try to improve and check your weak areas. Additionally, strengthen your basics by practicing more and more questions.

Summary

To score 25+ marks in the quantitative aptitude section of the IBPS PO Prelims exam 2025, focus on improving your conceptual clarity in the important topics. Attempt mock tests based on the latest pattern. Make sure you are using the right and updated resources in your preparation. Stay healthy as the Prelims exam approaches now. You should know which questions to attempt first in the exam and which are easy questions. To know this, you need to practice a lot using mock tests as a tool, and solving previous year papers with a timer is also helpful. It is expected that easy to moderate level questions may be asked as the total marks in the quant section is only 30 now. You will have to enhance your time management skills as you will get only 20 minutes per section. At last, believe in your preparation, and if you have not started preparing for the exam yet, it is the right time to start.

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