IBPS PO 1 Month Study Plan 2025, Check Master Time Table

The IBPS PO Prelims 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on 17th August 2025. With just approx 40 days remaining, candidates must make every single day count. A well-planned and smart preparation strategy for this final month can help you crack the Prelims with confidence. In this blog, we are providing a 1-month study to nail in IBPS PO 2025 prelims in the First attempt. 

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

• Mode: Online
  
• Total Duration: 60 minutes
  
• Total Questions: 100
  
• Total Marks: 100
  
• Sectional timing: 20 minutes for each section
  
• Negative Marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer
  
• New Update: Reasoning – 40 marks, Quant – 30 marks
  

Section	No. of Qs	Marks	Time
English Language	30	30	20 mins
Quantitative Aptitude	35	30	20 mins
Reasoning Ability	35	40	20 mins
Total	100	100	60 mins

IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2025

• Total Time: 190 minutes (Objective + Descriptive)
  
• Negative Marking: 0.25 for wrong answers
  
• Descriptive Test Introduced (Letter & Essay Writing – 25 marks)
  

Section	No. of Qs	Marks	Time
Reasoning Ability	40	60	50 mins
English Language	35	40	40 mins
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	50	45 mins
General/ Economy/Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars	35	50	25 mins
Total	145	200	160 mins

Descriptive Test: 30 Minutes

• Descriptive Paper* (Essay and Comprehension)

May be broadly based on Economic and Social issues, emerging trends in Banking and Technology, Current events, Ethics etc.

• Marks: 25
• Language: English only

Why You Need a 1-Month Study Plan For IBPS PO Exam 2025

A right and good study plan ensures:

• Complete syllabus coverage without missing key topics
  
• Balanced focus on all sections
  
• Timely practice with mocks and tests
  
• Regular revision and performance tracking

IBPS PO 1-Month Study Plan Day-Wise Time Table

Week 1

The first week is all about laying a strong foundation. Focus on clearing your basics in Quant, Reasoning, and English. At the same time, begin preparing for General Awareness from Day 1.

Day	Quantitative Aptitude	Reasoning Ability	English Language	General Awareness	Mock/Test
1	Simplification, Number Series	Inequality, Direction Sense	Basic Grammar Rules, Reading	Current Affairs (Last 30 Days)	–
2	Approximation, Quadratic Eq.	Syllogism, Alphanumeric	RC (1 passage), Vocab	Banking Awareness	Topic-wise Test
3	Percentage, Profit-Loss	Blood Relation	Cloze Test	Static GA (Bank HQ, RBI Facts)	Topic Test – Quant
4	Ratio & Proportion	Puzzle (Floor-based)	Error Spotting	Daily Current	Topic Test – Reasoning
5	Average, Time-Speed	Puzzle (Month-based)	Para Jumbles	Weekly CA Revision	Sectional – English
6	SI-CI, Simple DI	Order-Ranking	Mixed Practice	Static (Govt Schemes)	Sectional – Reasoning
7	Revision of All	Revision	Revision	Weekly GA Quiz	Sectional – Quant

Week 2

In the second week, you should move beyond the basics and start solving moderate-level questions. Start giving sectional tests for each subject to assess your progress. Begin solving more puzzles, DI sets, and RCs. Daily revision of General Awareness and speed practice should continue without a break.

Day	Quant (Advance)	Reasoning (Mid-Level)	English	GA	Test
8	Time & Work	Box Puzzle	RC + Error	Current	Sectional – Quant
9	Time & Distance	Input-Output	Cloze + Fill in blanks	Banking	Sectional – Reasoning
10	Mixture, Alligation	Puzzle + Syllogism	Word Usage + Match columns	Static	Mini Mock (30 Qs)
11	Partnership, Pipes	Statement-Conclusion	Grammar + Synonyms	CA	Sectional – English
12	Caselet DI	Puzzle + Coding	Mixed Practice+ Descriptive writing	Weekly Review	Mini Mock
13	Arithmetic Mix	Puzzle + New Pattern	RC + Grammar	GA MCQs	Sectional – Any
14	Revision	Revision	Revision	Revision	Full Mock 1 + Analysis

Week 3

Now it’s time to shift to full-length mocks and deep performance analysis. Focus on speed, accuracy, and managing time within the sectional limits. Keep a record of mistakes and focus on improving weak areas. Try to attempt at least two mocks this week and review every question you get wrong.

Day	Revision & Speed Practice	Mock Tests	Mock Review	GA
15	Fast Practice (30 Qs each subject)	Full Mock 2	Analyze Accuracy + Time	CA
16	High-Level DI & Puzzle	Sectional – English	Review your mistakes	CA
17	Arithmetic, Puzzles	Mini Mock 40 Qs	Note down weak topics	CA
18	Grammar Revision + DI	Full Mock 3	Full Review	Banking Awareness
19	Mixed Practice + Descriptive writing	Sectional – Reasoning	Review your mistakes	CA
20	Caselet, Venn, Seating	Full Mock 4	Topic Reattempt	Static + CA
21	Re-attempt the Wrong Questions	Sectional – Quant	Time mgmt analysis	Weekly GA

Week 4

In the final week, your focus should be on revision, mock re-attempts, and boosting accuracy. Give a full mock test every alternate day and analyze your performance in detail. Avoid starting any new topic now. Just revise what you’ve learned, practice high-level questions, and boost your confidence.

Day	Mock Test	Revision Area	GA	Notes
22	Full Mock 5	English Formulas + RC	CA	Write tricky vocab
23	Sectional – Quant	Formulas + Shortcuts	Banking	Error log revisit
24	Full Mock 6	Puzzles Types	CA	Mark weak puzzle types
25	Mini Mock	Grammar + Cloze	CA	Re-attempt
26	Full Mock 7	Speed Maths	Static GA	Check progress chart
27	Full Mock 8	Puzzle Practice	CA	Daily note review
28	Sectional – Reasoning	Reasoning rules	CA	Review mistakes
29	Full Mock 9	English + DI	GA	Self-evaluation
30	Final Full Mock (10th)	Quick revision of all	CA	Relax + Confidence

Tips to Clear IBPS PO 2025 on the First Attempt

Here are a few tips that you can follow if you want to clear IBPS PO 2025 :

1. Take Mock Test Seriously

Don’t just take a mock test and move on. Spend at least 2–3 hours analyzing each test:

• Identify why you made mistakes
  
• Were they due to concept issues or pressure?
  
• Find your strengths and maximize them
  
• Focus on your accuracy % and time per section
  

2.  Time Management and Section Switching

You only get 20 minutes per section in prelims. Practice:

• Attempting English in 12-15 minutes
  
• Solving easier reasoning questions first in 10 mins
  
• Finishing quant’s speed-based questions before DI
  

3. Don’t Ignore General Awareness

Though GA is not in Prelims, start preparing from Day 1 for Mains and Interview.

• Read 3 months CA: May, June, July 2025
  
• Focus on Banking, Economy, RBI updates
  
• Make short notes from daily news capsules
  

4. Revise Formulas and Shortcut Tables Daily

Keep a separate notebook or flashcards for:

• Maths formulas (SI/CI, Profit-Loss, Ratio, etc.)
  
• Square roots, cube roots, tables up to 30
  
• Common tricks like Alligation, Vedic methods
  

5. Practice High-Level Reasoning Every Alternate Day

Puzzles and Seating Arrangements are important. Build:

• A library of 50+ puzzles of different types
  
• Confidence in 1-variable and 2-variable puzzles
  
• Strategy to attempt 3 out of 5 puzzles in exam
  

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