The Reasoning section in the IBPS Clerk Prelims consists of 35 questions of 35 marks with a 20-minute duration. And the reasoning & computer aptitude section in the IBPS Clerk Mains exam consists of 50 questions of 60 marks with a 45-minute duration. The candidates must know the topic-wise weightage of the reasoning topics asked in the IBPS Clerk Prelims and the IBPS Clerk Mains exam. This will ensure you are preparing for the right topics with a focus on higher weightage topics to score maximum marks in the reasoning section. This blog provides the approximate topic-wise weightage based on the previous year’s paper analysis for the IBPS Clerk Reasoning.
IBPS Clerk Reasoning Topic-wise Weightage for Prelims
In the IBPS Clerk Prelims, reasoning is of 35 marks, 35 questions, and 20 minutes. We have estimated the number of questions from each topic that will be asked in the reasoning section. However, the candidates should not solely rely on these estimations and should prepare all the topics mentioned in the reasoning syllabus. There are some topics with a higher weightage, and the type of questions from these topics are mostly repeated in the exam. The maximum questions in the IBPS Clerk exam reasoning section is asked from these topics. The candidates must check the IBPS Clerk Reasoning Topic-wise Weightage for the Prelims exam provided below.
| Topic | General Weightage (approximate) |
| Puzzles and Seating Arrangement | 10 to 15 questions |
| Coding Decoding | 1 to 5 questions |
| Number/ Letter Series | 0 to 5 questions |
| Alphanumeric Series | 3 to 5 questions |
| Direction and Distance | 1 to 4 questions |
| Blood Relation | 3 to 5 questions |
| Inequality | 3 to 5 questions |
| Syllogism | 3 to 5 questions |
| Order and ranking | 1 to 3 questions |
| Miscellaneous | 2 to 5 questions |
IBPS Clerk Reasoning Topic-wise Weightage for Mains exam
In the IBPS Clerk Mains, reasoning is of 60 marks, 50 questions, and 45 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 reasoning 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 Reasoning topic-wise weightage for the Mains exam can be found in the table below.
| Topic | General Weightage (approximate) |
| Puzzels | 15 to 20 questions |
| Syllogism | 0 to 20 questions |
| Order and Ranking | 0 to 1 questions |
| Coded Inequality | 0 to 3 questions |
| Logical Reasoning | 7 to 10 questions |
| Machine Input Output | 4 to 8 questions |
| Data Sufficiency | 3 to 5 questions |
| Coded Blood Relations | 0 to 3 questions |
| Coded Directions | 0 to 3 questions |
| Alphanumeric Series | 0 to 5 questions |
| Coding Decoding | 0 to 5 questions |
| Miscellaneous | 0 to 4 questions |
IBPS Clerk Reasoning Preparation Tips
The candidates must follow some simple strategies to prepare for reasoning for IBPS Clerk and score maximum marks.
Key topics to focus on:
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Inequality
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
Tips for preparation:
- Practice puzzles and seating arrangement regularly.
- Focus on understanding the concepts of syllogism and inequality.
- Develop a strategy for coding-decoding questions.
- Practice blood relations and family tree questions.
IBPS Clerk Reasoning weightage of important topics:
- Prelims: Puzzles and Seating Arrangement (10-15 questions), Syllogism (3-5 questions), Inequality (3-5 questions)
- Mains: Puzzles (15-20 questions), Syllogism (0-20 questions), Logical Reasoning (7-10 questions)
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 topics first.
- Use the process of elimination to eliminate incorrect options.
Conclusion
The above-provided reasoning 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 Reasoning Topic-wise Weightage provided in this blog. The candidates can refer to the reasoning topic-wise preparation strategy in our other blog (link provided below). Make a proper study plan to prepare for reasoning topics and practice as much as you can. Attempt mock tests and refer to previous years’ questions. Don’t get stressed over it and learn slowly and steadily. All the best!
Other Related Blogs of IBPS Clerk
Join our exclusive Telegram group where our experts are ready to answer all your queries, guide you in banking exam preparation, and give personalised tips to boost your success. Get access to real-time solutions, expert advice, and valuable resources to improve your study journey.
IBPS Clerk Reasoning Topic-wise Weightage FAQs
The topic-wise weightage of reasoning in IBPS Clerk 2025 is provided in the above blog.
The topic-wise weightage of reasoning in IBPS Clerk Prelims 2025 is provided in the above blog.
The topic-wise weightage of reasoning in IBPS Clerk Mains 2025 is provided in the above blog.
- Sign Up on Practicemock for Updated Current Affairs, Topic Tests and Mini Mocks
- Sign Up Here to Download Free Study Material
Free Mock Tests for the Upcoming Exams
- IBPS PO Free Mock Test
- RBI Grade B Free Mock Test
- IBPS SO Free Mock Test
- NABARD Grade A Free Mock Test
- SSC CGL Free Mock Test
- IBPS Clerk Free Mock Test
- IBPS RRB PO Free Mock Test
- IBPS RRB Clerk Free Mock Test
- RRB NTPC Free Mock Test
- SSC MTS Free Mock Test
- SSC Stenographer Free Mock Test
- GATE Mechanical Free Mock Test
- GATE Civil Free Mock Test
- RRB ALP Free Mock Test
- SSC CPO Free Mock Test
- AFCAT Free Mock Test
- SEBI Grade A Free Mock Test
- IFSCA Grade A Free Mock Test
- RRB JE Free Mock Test
- Free Banking Live Test
- Free SSC Live Test