The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Clerk exam is a highly competitive and sought-after examination for individuals aspiring to start a career in the banking sector. With numerous candidates vying for a limited number of vacancies, it becomes crucial to have a well-structured study plan that optimizes your preparation time and maximizes your chances of success. In this blog, we will outline a comprehensive 45-day study plan to help you ace the IBPS Clerk exam.
| Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour |
Here is your detailed 45-Days study plan
| Days | Slot -1 | Slot-2 |
| 1 | Puzzle, Logical, Miscellaneous | Data Interpretation |
| 2 | Puzzle Practice Sets | Arithmetic |
| 3 | Seating Arrangement and Miscellaneous | Data Interpretation |
| 4 | Puzzle Practice Sets | Quantity Based and Data Sufficiency |
| 5 | Mock Test | Revise formulas |
| 6 | Puzzle, miscellaneous | Practice various kinds of puzzles |
| 7 | Coding-Decoding | Practice Coding decoding |
| 8 | Inequalities | Practice inequalities |
| 9 | Arithmetic | Data Interpretation |
| 10 | Mock Test | Analyse Mock Test |
| 11 | Seating Arrangement, | Blood relation, Logical reasoning |
| 12 | Puzzle, Short puzzle | Quantity Based and Data Sufficiency |
| 13 | Puzzles, Input-output | Data Interpretation |
| 14 | Data Sufficiency | Input-Output |
| 15 | Blood Relation | Practice set |
| 16 | Mock Test | Analyse Mock Test |
| 17 | Puzzle, Logical | Arithmetic |
| 18 | Puzzle, Coding | Data Interpretation |
| 19 | Seating Arrangement, Data Sufficiency | Syllogism |
| 20 | Puzzle, Miscellaneous | Direction sense |
| 21 | Practice set | Logical reasoning |
| 22 | Cloze Test | The economic news |
| 23 | column-based | Banking & Financial News |
| 24 | Fillers | Schemes & Committees |
| 25 | Mock Test | Analyse Mock Tests and revision |
| 26 | Vocabulary | International News |
| 27 | Cloze test | Business Affairs |
| 28 | idioms and Phrases | Agreements & MoUs |
| 29 | Parajumble | State News (part-1) |
| 30 | Mock Test | Analyse Mock Tests and revision |
| 31 | Sentence rearrangement | State News (part-2) |
| 32 | Reading comprehension | Appointments & Resignation |
| 33 | Miscellaneous | Ranks & Reports |
| 34 | Fillers | Sports News |
| 35 | Mock Test | Analyse Mock Tests and revision |
| 36 | Paragraph completion | Summit & Conference |
| 37 | Double fillers | Defense news |
| 38 | Column based | Science & Technology |
| 39 | Cloze test | Awards & Recognition |
| 40 | Mock Test | Analyse Mock Tests and revision |
| 41 | Spotting error | Summit & Conference |
| 42 | Spotting error | |
| 43 | Phrasal verbs | Books & Authors |
| 44 | Last 6 months Current Affairs | Last 6 months Current Affairs |
| 45 | Mock Test | Analyse Mock Tests and revision |
A well-structured study plan is crucial for efficient preparation for the IBPS Clerk exam. The 45-day study plan provided in this blog offers a systematic approach to cover all sections and topics thoroughly. However, remember that success depends on your dedication, consistency, and regular practice. Stick to your study plan, believe in yourself, and approach the exam with confidence. Best of luck!
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