{"id":12934,"date":"2021-12-30T19:40:26","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T14:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=12934"},"modified":"2023-11-01T17:35:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T12:05:06","slug":"ibps-po-mains-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po-mains-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS PO Mains Preparation Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>IBPS PO Mains Preparation Strategy: IBPS PO Mains is the next obvious target, especially for individuals who didn&#8217;t make it through the SBI PO Prelims. Now, is the time to go all-in for IBPS PO Mains preparation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO Mains Exam Pattern 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>S. No.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Name of test<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Max. Marks<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Medium of Examination<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Time Allotted<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Reasoning &amp; Computer Aptitude<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>45<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>60<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>English &amp; Hindi<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>60 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>English Language<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>35<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>40<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>English only<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>40 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Data Analysis and Interpretation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>35<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>60<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>English &amp; Hindi<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>45 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>General, Economy\/Banking Awareness<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>40<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>40<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>English &amp; Hindi<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>35 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>TOTAL<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>155<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>200<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>&#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>180 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>English Language (Letter &amp; Essay Writing)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>2<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>25<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>English<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>30 minutes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO Mains Syllabus 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Reasoning Ability<\/th><th>English Language<\/th><th>Quantitative Aptitude<\/th><th>General Awareness and Computer Knowledge<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Seating Arrangements<br>Puzzles<br>Inequalities<br>Syllogism<br>Input-Output<br>Data Sufficiency<br>Blood Relations<br>Order and Ranking<br>Alphanumeric Series<br>Distance and Direction<br>Verbal Reasoning<\/td><td>Cloze Test<br>Reading Comprehension<br>Spotting Errors<br>Sentence Improvement<br>Sentence Correction<br>Para Jumbles<br>Fill in the Blanks<br>Para\/Sentence Completion<\/td><td>Number Series<br>Data Interpretation<br>Simplification\/ Approximation<br>Quadratic Equation<br>Data Sufficiency<br>Mensuration<br>Average<br>Profit and Loss<br>Ratio and Proportion<br>Work, Time, and Energy<br>Time and Distance<br>Probability<br>Relations<br>Simple and Compound Interest<br>Permutation and Combination<\/td><td>Current Affairs<br>Banking Awareness<br>GK Updates<br>Currencies<br>Important Places<br>Books and Authors<br>Awards<br>Headquarters<br>Prime Minister Schemes<br>Important Days<br>Basic Computer Knowledge<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO Mains Preparation Strategy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reasoning Section Approach<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are done with your concepts and topics now, you should start taking&nbsp;sectional mocks&nbsp;to evaluate your sectional performance. You can take them bi-weekly. Try to finish the sectional test before 45 minutes as you progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t leave any topics of puzzle or seating arrangement. These two are going to carry the maximum marks in this section. However, this doesn\u2019t mean you should be easy on another topic. Practice a few puzzle related questions daily to boost your confidence.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical reasoning isn\u2019t as hard as you think. All you need is proper guidance. A step-based protocol for attempting such questions. You can read our detailed blog on \u2013&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po\/critical-reasoning-tips-and-tricks-bank-exams\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Critical Reasoning Tips and Tricks (Bank Exams)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer Aptitude can act as a decider between aspirants who qualify and the ones who don\u2019t. It is not wise to undermine the computer aptitude questions. You can read our detailed blog on<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/sbi-po\/computer-awareness-questions-bank-po-exams\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u2013 Frequently asked Computer awareness questions<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Language Mains Strategy&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We hope you haven\u2019t stopped with the regular reading practice.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For many aspirants, the clerk exam would have given them a reality check about English that it matters. You might crack the prelims without doing good in English, but the mains exam will not be that kind. You will have to give time to the English section.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2-3 Reading Comprehensions will improve your overall English preparation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Error detection questions are a must. You should practice 10-15 questions daily.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice cloze test questions as they may come with a good weightage of marks. They can be hard to understand conceptually, but enough practice will make you comfortable.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other topics, including sentence arrangement, para jumbles, etc., are also important.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quantitative Aptitude Strategy&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divide your attempt strategy on the basis of category of questions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approach Quant section with the mindset of reasonable attempts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice Speed Maths tricks and methods religiously&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide your time as per the category of questions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Awareness Strategy&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The top 10 GK Topics you need to cover at any cost&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Banking GK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economics GK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funds allotted&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State news&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointments (Special designations of banks and Government of India)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schemes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books and Authors \u2013 You can easily cover them because hardly 4-5 books are released every month. Don\u2019t miss out on this topic.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committees \u2013 Bank related&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rankings and reports&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other Tips for GA:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for a 6-month window of February\/March \u2013 August \/September&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refer to&nbsp;PracticeMock\u2019s&nbsp;Monthly GA PDFs \u2013&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/bazooka-monthly-ca-pdf\/bazooka-for-monthly-current-affairs-banking-awareness-download-free-pdfs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Download monthly GA PDFs<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for the previous year GA Questions&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the Relevant Reference Books as per the Syllabus&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IBPS PO Mains Preparation 2021 should be your prime priority at the moment if you haven&#8217;t qualified for SBI PO Mains. 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