Is it Possible to Crack IBPS PO Exam in 1 Month of Preparation?

IBPS PO 2025 Exam Overview: Is it Possible to crack IBPS PO in 1 Month? This is the most common question that many aspirants have after the revised IBPS Calendar. The IBPS PO Prelims exam is scheduled earlier in August this year. Moreover, the reduced 50-day gap between the Prelims and Mains exams demands a dual-stage preparation strategy right from the start. As the IBPS PO 2025 Notification is expected in June or July 2025, this is a question that crosses the mind of many aspirants, especially those starting late preparation. The IBPS PO 2025 is a competitive exam, but with a smart, well-structured strategy, focused topic-wise revision, and consistent mock test practice, candidates can boost their performance within 30 days. In this article, we’ll discuss whether IBPS PO in 1 month is achievable, what study plan can make it possible, which topics to prioritise, and how to balance speed with accuracy in this short preparation window.

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Know IBPS PO Prelims & Mains Exam Structure

Before moving to the preparation strategies, it’s important to understand the prelims and mains pattern. The IBPS PO exam is conducted in three stages:

• Preliminary Examination: An objective test with three sections:
  

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 mins
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 mins
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 mins
Total	100	100	60 mins



Candidates must clear the sectional and overall cut-offs to qualify.

• Main Examination: A more comprehensive, objective, and descriptive test:
  

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 mins
General/Economy/Banking Awareness	40	40	35 mins
English Language	35	40	40 mins
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 mins
Descriptive (Essay & Letter Writing)	2	25	30 mins
Total	157	225	3 hours 30 mins

3. Interview: A personal Interview contains 100 marks, with a minimum qualifying score of 40% (35% for reserved categories).

Note: The final selection is based on the combined scores of the Main exam and Interview (80:20 ratio).

Is one month enough?

Cracking the IBPS PO exam in one month is challenging, but not impossible, provided you approach it with dedication, discipline, and strategic planning. Success depends on several factors:

Prior knowledge: Candidates having a basic understanding of quantitative aptitude, reasoning, or English are at an advantage.

Study hours: It is important to study daily for 8-10 hours to cover the syllabus as soon as possible.

Resource quality: Using reliable study material and mock tests can streamline preparation.

Focus and consistency: It is important to avoid distractions and maintain a positive mindset.

While one month may not be enough for in-depth mastery of all topics, it is enough to build a strong foundation, focus on high-weightage areas, and improve time management skills. Let’s explore a detailed one-month preparation plan.

One-Month Preparation Strategy for IBPS PO (Prelims + Mains)

Week 1: Foundation Building and Syllabus Coverage

Objective: Understand the syllabus along with the strengths and weaknesses, and cover basic concepts.

1. Day 1–2: Syllabus and Diagnostic Test
   
   • Review the IBPS PO syllabus and exam pattern.
   • Take a full-length mock test to identify strong and weak areas.
   • Analyse the test to understand time allocation and question difficulty.
2. Day 3–4: Quantitative Aptitude
   
   • Focus on foundational topics: Number systems, simplification, percentages, profit and loss, and ratios.
   • Learn shortcuts and tricks for faster calculations (e.g., Vedic Math techniques).
   • Practice 50–60 questions daily from each topic.
   • Take the Quant sectional Mock test to know your weak areas
3. Day 5–6: Reasoning Ability
   
   • Cover basic topics: Puzzles (seating arrangement, floor-based), syllogisms, blood relations, and coding-decoding.
   • Practice 40–50 questions per topic to build logic and speed.
   • Take the Reasoning Sectional Mock Test & know your reasoning section preparation level

Day 7: English Language

• Brush up on grammar rules (tenses, prepositions, subject-verb agreement).
• Practice reading comprehension, cloze tests, and error spotting (20–30 questions each).
• Read newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express) to improve vocabulary and comprehension.
• Take the English Section test to  know your Performance

Week 2: Strengthening Core Areas and Speed Enhancement

Objective: Deepen understanding of high-weightage topics, improve accuracy, and build speed.

1. Day 8–9: Quantitative Aptitude
   
   • Tackle advanced topics: Data interpretation (tables, bar graphs, pie charts), quadratic equations, and time and work.
   • Practice 3–4 DI sets daily to master quick calculations.
   • Solve 50–60 questions from mixed topics to simulate exam conditions.
2. Days 10–11: Reasoning Ability
   
   • Focus on complex puzzles (circular arrangements, linear arrangements with multiple variables), input-output, and logical reasoning.
   • Practice 40–50 questions daily, emphasising accuracy.
   • Time yourself to solve puzzles within 5–7 minutes.
3. Days 12–13: English Language
   
   • Practice para jumbles, sentence connectors, and vocabulary-based questions (synonyms/antonyms).
   • Solve 2–3 reading comprehension passages daily, focusing on speed (aim for 5–6 minutes per passage).
   • Write one essay and one letter to prepare for the descriptive test.
4. Day 14: General Awareness
   • Start general awareness: Read current affairs (last 3–4 months) focusing on banking, economy, and government schemes.
   • Resources: Start preparation with our free weekly and monthly Current Affairs and CA Quizzes.

Tips for Week 2:

• Take the IBPS PO Full Length Mock Test to know your overall performance

Week 3: Mock Tests and Time Management

Objective: Simulate exam conditions, refine time management, and address weaknesses.

1. Day 15–18: Full-Length Mock Tests
   
   • Take one full-length Prelims mock test every alternate day (Days 15, 17).
   • Analyze each test thoroughly: Identify repeated mistakes, time-consuming questions, and accuracy levels.
   • On non-test days, revise weak topics and practice 50–60 questions per section.
2. Day 19–20: Mains Exam Preparation
   
   • Begin Mains -specific topics:
     • Data Analysis & Interpretation: Caselet DI, missing DI, and data sufficiency.
     • Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: Critical reasoning, machine input-output.
     • General Awareness: Banking awareness (RBI policies, financial terms).
   • Practice 40–50 questions per section daily.
   • Write one essay and one letter daily to improve descriptive skills.
3. Day 21: Revision and Strategy Refinement
   
   • Revise formulas, shortcuts, and vocabulary.

Tips for Week 3:

• Take the IBPS PO full-length mock test, aiming for 80–85% accuracy in mock tests.

Week 4: Final Revision and Confidence Building

Objective: Consolidate knowledge, fine-tune strategy, and boost confidence.

1. Day 22–25: Intensive Mock Tests
   
   • Take one Prelims mock test daily, aiming to score above the previous year’s cut-off (e.g., 55–60 for the General category).
   • Take one Main mock test on Day 24 to familiarise yourself with the format.
   • Analyse each test to know your careless mistakes.
2. Day 26–27: General Awareness and Descriptive Practice
   
   • Revise current affairs, banking terms, and static GK (e.g., RBI governors, bank headquarters).
   • Practice 2–3 essays and letters daily, focusing on structure and clarity.
3. Day 28–29: Light Revision
   
   • Skim through notes, formulas, and shortcuts.
   • Solve 20–30 questions per section to stay sharp.
   • Avoid new topics; focus on confidence-building.
4. Day 30: Final Prep
   
   • Take a final Prelims mock test in the morning.
   • Relax in the evening: Visualise success and review your strategy.
   • Ensure all exam-related documents (admit card, ID proof) are ready.

Important Note: In the last 15 days of your 1-month IBPS PO preparation, it is important to focus your attention completely on exam-oriented practice. Dedicate this period to taking full-length prelims mock tests daily to build speed, accuracy, and time management. Along with the mocks, constantly revise high-scoring topics like simplification, number series, puzzles, seating arrangement, reading comprehension, and error detection. Make it a point to solve a variety of questions from these areas to cover different difficulty levels. Also, practice previous years’ question papers to familiarise yourself with the actual exam pattern and frequently asked concepts.

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