The Quantitative Aptitude/ Numerical Ability section in the IBPS Clerk Prelims exam consists of 35 questions of 35 marks with a 20-minute duration. The quantitative aptitude section in the IBPS Clerk Mains exam consists of 35 questions of 50 marks with a 30-minute duration. The candidates must know the topic-wise weightage of the Quantitative Aptitude topics asked in the IBPS Clerk Prelims and the IBPS Clerk Mains exam and prepare accordingly. Some of the topics carry higher weightage as compared to the other topics. This blog provides the approximate topic-wise weightage based on the previous year’s paper (2020 to 2023) analysis for IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude.
IBPS Clerk Numerical Ability Topic-wise Weightage for Prelims
In the IBPS Clerk Prelims, Numerical Ability is of 35 marks, 35 questions, and 20 minutes. We have estimated the number of questions from major topics that will be asked in the Quantitative Aptitude section. However, the candidates should not solely rely on these estimations and should prepare all the topics mentioned in the Quantitative Aptitude syllabus. The maximum questions in the IBPS Clerk exam Numerical Ability section is asked from some repeated topics. The candidates must check the IBPS Clerk Numerical Ability Topic-wise Weightage for the Prelims exam provided below.
| IBPS Clerk Prelims Topic Wise Weightage – Quantitative Aptitude | ||||||
| Topics | Weightage 2023 | Weightage 2022 | Weightage 2021 | Weightage 2020 | Weightage 2019 | Weightage 2018 |
| Data Interpretation | 7-10 | 05 | 05 | 05 | 05 | 05 |
| Simplification/Approximation | 12-15 | 14-15 | 12-15 | 14 | 10 | 10 |
| Number Series | 5 | 05 | – | – | 05 | 05 |
| Quadratic Equation | – | – | 05 | 05 | 05 | – |
| Arithmetic Word Problems | 09-12 | 10-12 | 12-13 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage for Mains exam
In the IBPS Clerk Mains, Quantitative Aptitude is of 50 marks, 35 questions, and 30 minutes. These are only estimations based on the previous year’s question pattern. The number of questions from these topics in the actual exam may change. Therefore, you should prepare each topic of Quantitative Aptitude and solve questions as much as possible. To score better in the exam, focus more on the higher weightage topics, but also prepare other topics. The IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude topic-wise weightage for the Mains exam can be found in the table below.
| IBPS clerk mains Topic wise weightage – Quantitative Aptitude | ||||
| Topic | Weightage (2023) | Weightage (2022) | Weightage (2021) | Weightage (2020) |
| Data Interpretation | 28-31 | 20 | 20 | 17-20 |
| Arithmetic | 10 | 15-17 | 10-12 | – |
| Quadratic Equation | 03 | 04 | 04-05 | 02 |
| Data Sufficiency | 03 | 03 | – | 05 |
| Simplification/Approximation | 02-04 | 03-06 | 05 | 05 |
| Arithmetic Word Problems | – | 14 | 10-12 | 20 |
| Q1 & Q2 | 03 | – | – | – |
| Series Based | 02-03 | 03 | 02-03 | – |
IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude Preparation Tips
The candidates must follow some simple strategies provided below to prepare for IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude and score maximum marks.
Important topics to focus on:
- Data Interpretation:
- The Data Interpretation topic includes many subtopics such as mean, median, mode, and calculation techniques. Focus on all of these topics and prepare effectively.
- Arithmetic:
- The subtopics of Arithmetic, such as Profit and Loss, Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, etc., must be prepared properly, and you should also practice regularly to solve problems quickly.
- Simplification/ Approximation:
- Solve all topics included in the Simplification and Approximation section, such as sequences, squares and square roots, cubes and cube roots, surds and indices, etc.
- Series:
- Practice questions from the missing number and wrong number series.
- Quadratic Equations:
- Solve Quadratic Equations and learn formulas to solve roots (sum of roots and product of roots).
Preparation tips:
- Practice regularly.
- Focus on understanding the concepts.
- Develop a strategy for solving questions.
- Practice topic-wise questions from mock tests.
IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude important topics:
- Prelims: Data Interpretation, Simplification/ Approximation, Arithmetic Word Problems
- Mains: Data Interpretation, Arithmetic, Data Sufficiency.
Importance of practice:
- Regular practice helps to improve speed and accuracy.
- Practice with mock tests and previous year’s papers to get familiar with the exam pattern.
- Focus on weak areas and improve them through practice.
Strategy for exam day:
- Manage time effectively to attempt all questions.
- Focus on high-weightage and scoring topics first.
- Use the process of elimination to eliminate incorrect options.
Conclusion
The above-provided Quantitative Aptitude topics and their weightage in the IBPS Clerk Prelims as well as mains exam are brought to you from the Previous year’s paper analysis. The candidates must check the IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage provided in this blog. The candidates can refer to the Quantitative Aptitude topic-wise preparation strategy in our other blog (link provided below). Make a proper study plan to prepare for Quantitative Aptitude topics and practice as much as you can. Attempt mock tests and refer to previous years’ questions. All the best!
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IBPS Clerk Quantitative Aptitude Topic-wise Weightage FAQs
The maximum marks of Quantitative Aptitude in IBPS Clerk 2025 are 35.
The topic-wise weightage of Numerical Ability in IBPS Clerk Prelims 2025 is provided in the above blog.
The maximum marks of Quantitative Aptitude in IBPS Clerk Mains 2025 are 50.
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